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Managing anxiety: Making the COVID-19 transition
The COVID-19 pandemic upended daily activities and may have caused anxiety about your safety. Get guidance on making a new start so you can move ahead.
Caring COVID-19 nurse changed everything
Help is just a phone call away. That's what Susan Fox discovered when she called the Mayo Clinic COVID-19 Nurse Line. Read about her journey to an unexpected diagnosis.
Unvaccinated at highest risk of delta variant infection
The delta variant is being blamed for hot spots in the U.S. where cases of COVID-19 are on the rise. A Mayo Clinic expert expands on how this highly transmissible variant continues to spread.
Men's health: Checkups, screenings key beyond COVID-19 pandemic
Men aren't as likely as women to get preventive screenings and checkups with their health care provider. Delaying or avoiding these could lead to a treatable situation turning deadly.
Complex brain surgery gives woman more time with family
Julie Berg's life revolves around family, friends and faith. When her health was tested by an aggressive brain tumor and COVID-19 diagnosis, she leaned on these things for support and her health care team for expert surgical care.
Eating disorders complicated by COVID-19
Like so many aspects of life, COVID-19 complicated the relationship with food, body image, exercise routines, self-care and social media. Learn about the effects of COVID-19 and what to do if you're concerned about your eating patterns.
COVID-19 and celebrations: Tips for gathering safely
Nearly everyone had at least one event delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While eager to be with friends and family again, here's how to limit your risk and protect others during in-person gatherings.
Tips for traveling after getting vaccinated for COVID-19
While many restrictions have been lifted, COVID-19 has not gone away. So how safe is it to travel? A Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert answers your questions.
Recent infection could affect COVID-19 vaccination
Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is an essential tool in fighting the pandemic. But a recent COVID-19 infection could affect the recommended timing of your vaccination. Get the details.
Q&A: COVID-19 and loss of smell, taste
If you've lost your sense of smell this past year, you're not alone. Learn what you might expect, how long it could last, why COVID-19 can affect it and more.
Brushing off the 'social rust'
You may feel excited, yet awkward, about a return to interacting with others after the COVID-19 pandemic. Get tips for regaining your comfort and confidence in social situations.
How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting caregiving
It's not surprising that the COVID-19 pandemic changed how we provided caregiving for our loved ones. Read how it's changed, and get tips for positive caregiving support within a family.
