Tara Parker-Pope

As pandemic restrictions begin to relax, common viruses that cause drippy noses, stuffy heads and other cold symptoms have roared back to taunt your immune system.

Experts offer guidance on indoor fitness classes and more.

Vaccines protect against the variants, but conflicting advice from health authorities about masks has bewildered a worried public.

At-home rapid Covid-19 tests can offer unique benefits for weddings, parties, travel or for households with children or at-risk adults.

Take Well’s 10-day challenge to learn new habits for mindful living.

It’s not about willpower. Good habits happen when we set ourselves up for success. Our new challenge will show you how.

Children 12 to 17 are now eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Here’s what we know about giving Covid shots to kids.

Times reporters answered questions from readers about getting the vaccine, what to expect and what happens next.

Pandemic life has saddled us with lots of conflicting emotions. Here’s how to cope with feelings of uncertainty and make a fresh start.

Wellness Challenge: Give Yourself a Break  The New York Times

Wellness Challenge: Hug Your Loved Ones a Bit Longer  The New York Times

Day 8: Take a Gratitude Photo  The New York Times

Wellness Challenge: Take the Toothbrush Challenge  The New York Times

Wellness Challenge: How to Meditate On the Go  The New York Times

Wellness Challenge: Play This Game to Break Phone Addiction  The New York Times

Wellness Challenge: How to Skip Small Talk and Deepen Connections  The New York Times

The Times’s longtime Personal Health columnist and the nation’s most famous doctor met recently to talk about life as octogenarians and beyond. Listen to their conversation.

Day 3: Try a Fierce Meditation

All you need is a wall, a chair for balance and sturdy shoes for this workout from Chris Jordan, director of exercise physiology at the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute.

Wellness Challenge: A Self Check-in for Mental Health  The New York Times