Plant These Hay-Fever-Friendly Flowers to Cut Down on Summer Sneezing
Photo: aphotostory (Shutterstock) Allergies are, quite literally, irritating. They turn what’s supposed to be your serene outdoor space into a…
What’s the Difference Between Ragweed and Goldenrod?
Photo: Ivanka Kunianska (Shutterstock) There has been a lot of talk about the healing power of nature—between forest bathing, fresh…
What the CDC’s New Mask Rules Mean for the Immunocompromised, and What That Means for Everyone Else
When I wrote about what it means to be immunocompromised in early March of this year, I was itching to…
Where Can You Travel as a Tourist in Europe Right Now?
Photo: Catarina Belova (Shutterstock) The European Union has agreed to reopen its borders for vaccinated travelers later this summer, but…
Cicadas Are Land Shrimp, and Other Allergy Cross Reactions You Should Know About
Photo: Heavy Rain (Shutterstock) Birch trees release their pollen in the spring, although they’re not the only cause of springtime…
When It’s Okay To Ask Someone If They’re Vaccinated (and How to Do It)
Photo: Yaw Niel (Shutterstock) Even though COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalizations are declining across the country, some gray area and…
If You Have Allergies, Don’t Ditch Your Mask Yet
Photo: leungchopan (Shutterstock) If you’re fully vaccinated, you may be looking forward to using your masks less and less often,…
How to Deal With Cat Allergies
I spend at least an hour a day scrolling through my Instagram feed looking at pictures of cats. I send…
What to Do If You Lose Your Vaccine Card
Photo: Jonathan Weiss (Shutterstock) While debates rage about whether we need national or state “vaccine passports,” the truth is that…
10 Ways to Better Tame Your Spring Allergies
Photo: Pheelings media (Shutterstock) Most important: Know your allergies, especially the worst ones. If you haven’t yet, consider booking an…