Health

If masks are required on your bus, Google Maps will give you a heads-up.

The Google Maps app will help you find out if your train will likely be too crowded for social distancing.

Wearing a mask isn't always easy on the ears.

If the back of your ears hurts after wearing a face mask all day, use these tricks to protect your sensitive skin while staying safe.

Cloth face masks can make for a sweaty summer.

Masks will continue to be a recommended practice this summer. Here's how to stay comfortable even as temperatures soar.

Opening a door was nearly as taxing as an actual 19th-century workout.

Victorian women weren’t exactly doing HIIT workouts—in fact, they were trying not to break a sweat at all.

An actual nurse tends to a patient during the 1918 influenza pandemic.

When Chicago was in desperate need of at-home nurses, one dastardly schemer named Julia Lyons saw an opportunity to turn a profit.

Work blanket? Check. Hot tea? Check. Writing gloves? Check.

If you own a work sweater and have a space heater under your desk, your individual perception of cold might differ from that of your co-workers.

Waking up to a foul taste is a common dilemma. Fortunately, there are some easy steps to reduce a bad oral presentation in the morning.

Even without raging benders, dogs might still get headaches.

Dogs and humans share some of the same central neural pathways. Does that mean they need blackout curtains for crippling headaches, too?

Dozens of children and young adults who test positive for COVID-19 antibodies are developing a mystery illness that shares symptoms with Kawasaki disease.

Design expert Sara Little Turnbull was consulting for 3M in 1958 when she was tasked with creating a better bra cup. Eventually, her design would inspire the N95 mask.

By coincidence, Melitta's coffee filters are perfectly shaped to fit on a face, and now the company is using its equipment to produce medical-grade face masks.

A 1910 postcard depicts the Modern Woodmen of America sanatorium in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Colorado Springs boasts fresh, dry air and abundant sunshine—just what tuberculosis patients of the late 19th century needed.

"I can't wait to get off of this call so I can go take a nap!"

Even if you’re a self-proclaimed extrovert, the recent influx of video conference calls might be tiring you out.

Soloflex ads were must-see television in the 1980s.

The all-in-one exercise machine used revolutionary marketing to convince consumers they could achieve physical perfection. Most people wound up using it as a clothes rack.

The new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can be transmitted through saliva droplets coughed into the air. Here's the terminology you need to know to understand its transmission.

Americans had to think twice before picking up the telephone during the 1918 flu pandemic.

A century ago, Americans were warned that picking up the phone during the health crisis would be a very bad idea.

Precautionary measures for coronavirus come with their own problems.

Face masks are the latest coronavirus couture, but warm exhaled air can obscure your lenses. Here's how to solve it.

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Belleville, Pennsylvania, has a large Amish and Mennonite population, and a new coronavirus testing drive-thru is accommodating horses and buggies.

If you have a bandana and two hair ties, you have everything you need to make a protective face mask at home.

The non-stop news about coronavirus and COVID-19 can cause a lot of anxiety. Here's our weekly digest of useful information, uplifting stories, and surprising tidbits to help you cope during the pandemic.

One of the most in-demand household items is now scarce. If you find an old and expired bottle, here's what you should know about its effectiveness.

Frequent cleaning of high-traffic areas can reduce the spread of illness in your home.

As we practice social distancing, it's still important to fight the spread of coronavirus on high-touch surfaces in the home. Here's how.

A good workout is just one way to pass the time while socially isolating.

From virtual field trips to free workout classes, here are the best ways to stay busy while social distancing.

Sturdy, comfortable Crocs are a favorite among healthcare professionals.

Crocs is devoted to helping nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals fight the coronavirus.

New Google Maps Feature Will Alert You to Coronavirus Restrictions

How to Protect Your Ears While Wearing a Face Mask

How to Make Wearing a Face Mask More Comfortable During the Warm, Sweaty Summer Months

Victorian Women Worked Out, Too—They Just Did It Wearing Corsets

“Slick” Julia Lyons: The Con Artist Who Posed as a Nurse During the 1918 Flu Pandemic—Then Robbed Her Patients

Winter is Coming: Why Some People Seem to Feel Colder Than Others

The Reason We Get Morning Breath

Do Dogs Get Headaches?

5 Facts About Kawasaki Disease

Remembering Sara Little Turnbull, Whose Bra Cup Design Became the N95 Mask

Melitta Is Making Face Masks Shaped Like Its Coffee Filters

The Tiny Tuberculosis Huts of Colorado Springs

Why You’re Exhausted After Video Chats—And How to Feel Better

Flex Appeal: How Soloflex Conquered '80s Fitness

Airborne vs. Aerosol vs. Droplet: What's the Difference?

Busy Signal: Why Talking on the Phone Was a No-No During the 1918 Flu Pandemic

How to Wear a Face Mask Without Fogging Up Your Glasses

Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Site in Pennsylvania Amish Country Accommodates Horses and Buggies

How to Make a DIY Face Mask at Home—No Sewing Required

Coronavirus News Digest

Why Does Hand Sanitizer Have an Expiration Date?

7 Quick Tips for Disinfecting Your Home the Smart Way

11 Boredom-Busting Classes and Activities You Can Do at Home

Crocs Is Donating More Than 100,000 Pairs of Shoes to Healthcare Workers