Is it coronavirus or allergies? Here's how to tell.

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By now, hopefully everyone is safely social distancing or self-quarantining at home until further notice. It sucks. It's scary. It's confusing all of our pets. ‌ My job right now is to help all of you (and myself) get through this by providing as much information as possible. This week there were a lot of questions on people's minds, and we did our best to answer some of them. For example: ‌ Are those symptoms you're experiencing coronavirus or just from the start of allergy season? Here's how to tell. Some health officials state that ibuprofen can make coronavirus worse. Is that true? We asked experts and addressed that claim. What are you supposed to do about your doctors' appointments right now? We had physicians tell us which ones you should keep and which ones you should postpone. ‌ You can find more answers to your common questions here. Hope you're all staying healthy both physically and mentally. If you're struggling, read on for more tips on how to do both. I'm thinking of you from a (social!) distance. ‌ ❤️, Lindsay You oughta know Hate to break it to you, but if you've been making trips to your friend's house or apartment during social distancing you're, well, not actually social distancing. Health experts urge everyone to stay home out of an abundance of caution. Reporter Brittany Wong broke down why this is so incredibly important. WHY YOU SHOULDN'T GO TO YOUR FRIEND'S PLACE DURING SOCIAL DISTANCING A minute and change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week's tip comes from Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, a professor and co-author of a guide on how to minimize coronavirus indoors. One simple way to minimize germs? Open your window. ‌ A little fresh air can do your body good, and we think there’s evidence it can do your home good as well. It’s a simple strategy that we have access to in most buildings and homes. Crushing on this 'Gram Before you go... Read this guide on the best things our editors tried at home this week. Every Sunday, we're going to round up our favorite routines, recipes, hacks, products and more items that are keeping us calm and entertained while social distancing. Want wellness stories outside of COVID-19? How To Make The Most Out Of Teletherapy Dead Butt Syndrome Is A Real Thing. Here's How To Tell If You Have It. Sponsored Feature My Hair, My Story We celebrate the close and often complicated relationships women have with their hair.  READ MORE 👋 You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks! HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. - On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy policy which  will explain how your data is used and shared. - Learn more. ‌ Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? Subscribe here! ‌ ©2020 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost ‌ Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe