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#COVID19 & flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses that can have similar symptoms, but they are caused by different viruses. Use this chart to learn some of the similarities and differences. For more info on COVID-19 & flu, visit: https://t.co/7JvVEcIerm. https://t.co/BXTvwwUyl9

Are the symptoms of #COVID19 different in children? Do the new variants impact children differently? What can parents do to keep children safe from COVID-19? Dr @mvankerkhove explains in #ScienceIn5 ⬇️ https://t.co/r389O0a0O9

Nutritional psychiatry: What you eat directly affects the structure and function of your brain and, ultimately, your mood. https://t.co/TKSq5kE5hO #HarvardHealth https://t.co/RcPrlSNYI0

Bananas have been touted as the first “superfood:” It’s packed with fiber to make you feel full and vitamins that do your body good. https://t.co/J2DKTyWIhF https://t.co/pgA4LsAaWu

New! Easy to Read versions of CDC’s COVID-19 guidance are available. Learn more about COVID-19, how it spreads, what you can do to stay safe, and more: https://t.co/uFcdUCjHFA. (supported by @CDCFound) https://t.co/g8qcnCbdAw

Ebola vaccines have made one of the most feared diseases on earth preventable. For the first time ever, the 🌎🌍🌏 has an #Ebola vaccine stockpile to ensure quick access to vaccines for populations at risk during future outbreaks. This achievement is an excellent example of solidarity, science and cooperation between WHO, unicef, ifrc, doctorswithoutborders with financial support from gavialliance.⠀ ⠀ Swipe and follow the journey of Ebola vaccines from clinical trials in #Guinea🇬🇳 in 2015-16, to vaccinations in the Democratic Republic of #Congo🇨🇩 in 2018-20, to a global vaccine stockpile in #Switzerland🇨🇭 today 👉⠀ ⠀ 📸 1-6 © WHO / Sean Hawkey, 7-8 © WHO / Lindsay Mackenzie, 9-10 © Gavi / Isaac Griberg

If any of the above ring true for you, it may be time to shut the world out for a bit and focus on yourself. Cozying up with a good book, taking a neighborhood walk, or running a bubble bath 🛀 can go a long way. Tell us your favorite way to spend solo time in the comments below. #healthline

Peppermint doesn't just freshen your breath -- in one study, peppermint oil capsules helped with stomach pain and other symptoms of IBS. https://t.co/IMiEkoxgc1 https://t.co/6eJAxPdy0Z

Copper, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, iron… sweet potatoes are the total package. Best of all, they're chock-full of beta carotene, an A+ source of vitamin A. https://t.co/G3l1eMlsn9 https://t.co/fPuWyHIo1F

Bundle up this #winter. Frostbite most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers and toes. When going outside, keep your skin covered and stay warm. Learn more: https://t.co/noDSSgDzdy. #WinterSafety https://t.co/wOGkOqo6ey

How many air squats can you do before you feel the burn?

Delicious but deadly: Eating fried food is tied to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study suggests. https://t.co/loBIZ3GHYf https://t.co/tqPhlx7DID

"We need to see if sera from people immunized w mRNA vaccines neutralize variant strains and whether vaccinated people get infected or sick w variant viruses, in which case we'll need a multivalent (multi-mRNA) vaccine strategy" @DrPaulOffit @Bob_Wachter https://t.co/c7J2fEQMik

While alcohol does kill germs on surfaces, it performs differently inside the body -- so, no, drinking alcohol won't help you fight germs like the new coronavirus. https://t.co/DJlksOB8zV https://t.co/d489jd7UiC

Tai chi is a form of gentle #exercise that experts say can help improve your mood, reduce stress, and help keep your heart healthy. This #HarvardHealth online course is the perfect way to try #taichi from home and get dozens of proven health benefits. https://t.co/h1irysNRLh https://t.co/zNAbH1Hy2L