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  1. coronavirus
    Is My Chest Tightness Anxiety or the Coronavirus?Psychologists explain how to tell the difference and what to do if you feel short of breath.
    By Katie Heaney
  2. health
    Am I Tired Because of Stress or the Coronavirus?There’s more than one kind of fatigue.
    By Katie Heaney
  3. coronavirus
    How Long Can the Coronavirus Live on Surfaces?According to the CDC, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from touching a surface is low. Here’s everything we know about how the virus spreads.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen
  4. science of us
    How (and Why) to Make Yourself a ScheduleFor days when it’s hard to make yourself do stuff.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  5. hot bod
    Maybe Don’t Listen to the News While You Work Out?Your body can only handle one kind of stress at a time.
    By Maggie Lange
  6. beauty for one
    How to Whiten Your Teeth at HomeThere are a lot of remedies out there for stained teeth, but only some of them work.
    By Kathleen Hou
  7. home sweet home
    30 Living-Room Ideas From InstagramIt’s time to switch things up.
    By Indya Brown and Andrew Nguyen
  8. my two cents
    How Do I Shop Ethically?There’s no foolproof way to do it, but here are a few things you should think about.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  9. beauty for one
    8 Weird Perfumes to Try in IsolationBecause nobody can smell you anyway.
    By Kerensa Cadenas
  10. recommendations
    Now Is the Perfect Time to Memorize a PoemGive yourself over to a rhythm that is not your own.
    By Matthew Schneier
  11. recommendations
    Give Yourself a TV To-Do ListNow is not the time for endless scrolling through Netflix.
    By Katie Heaney
  12. reviews
    Diddy’s Guided Meditation Is … the Best Thing I’ve Ever Heard?I had my doubts. But he helped me find serenity in under ten minutes.
    By Amanda Arnold
  13. coronavirus
    6 Ways to Volunteer Amid CoronavirusDeliver groceries, help an elderly person with their chores, or volunteer at a food bank.
    By Amanda Arnold
  14. isolation handbook
    Tonight, Take a Tour of an Actual Egyptian TombThe Egyptian Tourist Board has posted virtual tours of four historic sites, and they are extremely cool.
    By Amanda Arnold
  15. personal project
    How to Bartend for OneAn idiot’s guide to making a martini.
    By Emilia Petrarca
  16. recommendations
    There’s a New Show About Teen-Witch Soldiers?Motherland: Fort Salem is perfectly absurd for social isolation.
    By Katie Heaney
  17. mental health
    Self-Isolation Is a Recipe for DepressionHere’s what I’m doing to get through it.
    By Haley Nahman
  18. isolation handbook
    Have You Tried Making Your Own Peeps?A little reminder ahead of a socially-distanced Easter.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  19. advice
    How Do I Wear a Face Mask Without Fogging Up My Glasses?Here are a few methods to attempt.
    By Kelly Conaboy
  20. my two cents
    The Best Way to Worry About Money Right NowFocus on what you can control, even if it’s very little.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  21. relationships
    Esther Perel’s Advice for Couples Under Lockdown”Disasters generally operate as an accelerator in a relationship.”
    By the Cut
  22. relationships
    A Therapist’s Advice For Couples Isolating TogetherThanks to tight quarters (and looming existential dread), partners are arguing about everything and nothing at all.
    By Jane Starr Drinkard
  23. coronavirus
    Is Pickup a Good Option for Getting What You Need?Some small businesses consider it the safest option for both employees and customers.
    By Katie Heaney
  24. diy
    How to Make Your Own MaskAnd join the collective effort.
    By Indya Brown
  25. coronavirus
    102 Ways to Give Back During the Coronavirus PandemicWhere to donate masks, money, blood, medical supplies, and more.
    By the Cut
  26. ask a boss
    How Am I Supposed to Focus on Work Right Now?Remember, these aren’t normal times.
    By Alison Green
  27. parenting
    Homeschooling Tips From Actual TeachersThis is not the time for color-coded lesson plans, but there are ways to build a little flexible structure into your days.
    By Lindsay Powers
  28. relationships
    Dating in CaptivityGo ahead and reinstall Tinder in self-isolation. Or, if that doesn’t work, join a virtual sext bunker.
    By Allison P. Davis
  29. my two cents
    Is There A Good Money Plan Right Now?It’s time to focus on what you can control.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  30. relationships
    How to Stay Married During a PandemicPartners will fight more than usual. That might not be such a bad thing.
    By Meaghan O'Connell
  31. coronavirus
    How Do Our Dogs Feel About This?Can dogs sense our anxiety? And what do they think about us being home all the time? We asked a canine cognition expert.
    By Kelly Conaboy
  32. parenting
    20 of the Best Children’s Books for Uncertain TimesI always love reading to my daughter, but even more now.
    By Carla Bruce-Eddings
  33. ask a boss
    How the Hell Are We Supposed to Work Now?I’m hearing from people who are concerned about all the ways coronavirus and social distancing will impact their jobs.
    By Alison Green
  34. coronavirus
    How to Get Face Masks to Doctors and Hospitals in NeedMedical professionals are suffering widespread shortages of personal protective equipment as they battle the coronavirus crisis.
    By Claire Lampen
  35. love these days
    How to Take a NudeA guide to taking a great naked photo — with or without a full-length mirror.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  36. coronavirus
    You Can Still Take a WalkHere’s how to do it safely.
    By Katie Heaney
  37. coronavirus
    How to Help Feed New Yorkers During the Coronavirus PandemicThe city’s most vulnerable populations can’t necessarily go grocery shopping.
    By Claire Lampen
  38. video games
    12 Women on Their Favorite Video GamesZelda: Breath of the Wild, The Sims 4, and more.
    By Amanda Arnold and Katie Heaney
  39. hairy situations
    How to Trim Bangs at Home Without Screwing UpA step-by-step guide with pictures.
    By Christina Han and Erica Smith
  40. coronavirus
    How to Help Animal Shelters During the Coronavirus PandemicFundraising events are canceled and fewer people are adopting. Here’s what we can do.
    By Kelly Conaboy
  41. health
    9 Ways to Work Out at HomeRecommendations from the Cut staff (and a few friends).
    By Katie Heaney
  42. coronavirus
    Now Is the Perfect Time to Lower the Parenting BarTrust me: I’m a mom who’s worked from home since the financial crash of 2009.
    By Kimberly Harrington
  43. coronavirus
    Stress Grinding? It Might Be Time to Buy a MouthguardIn times of increased stress, it’s nice to at least not have to worry about the degradation of your teeth.
    By Kelly Conaboy
  44. coronavirus
    10 Ways to Help Others Amid the Coronavirus PandemicCheck in on your loved ones, donate to relief funds, and offer to help your neighbors with groceries.
    By Amanda Arnold
  45. coronavirus
    How Do I Get Therapy During a Pandemic?Only days ago it felt silly asking for a Skype session, but this may yet become the new normal.
    By Katie Heaney
  46. isolation handbook
    Your Phone Is Filthy. Here’s How to Disinfect It.Even without the threat of coronavirus, phones are known to be huge repositories for germs.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen