You may want to check the expiration dates on your COVID tests

After two years, my luck has finally run out. I officially have COVID — and let's just say it's living up to its reputation. I am extremely grateful I am vaccinated and boosted right now. Even though the symptoms were miserable ("mild" doesn't mean easy), I know that I will stay out of the hospital and avoid severe disease. That is, and always has been, the main purpose of the shots.

Over the last few days, I've turned to many of our HuffPost Life stories for guidance. (It's one thing to publish stories on COVID; it's another to live it.) Specifically, our recent piece on all the treatment options, by reporter Julia Ries, really came in handy. I'm not high-risk, so I don't qualify for prescriptions like Paxlovid, but the over-the-counter guidance saved me when I was trying to figure out what medicine to take.

If you find yourself dealing with an infection, I highly recommend reading Julia's piece below and chatting with your doctor ASAP about what treatments may work for you. And if you're still not vaccinated or boosted, take my experience to heart and consider getting your shots. Trust me, you don't want to face COVID unarmed.

❤️,

Lindsay

All the treatment options available for COVID

You Oughta Know

Many of us rely on at-home tests to know our COVID status before being around others. Perhaps, if you're like me, you stocked up on them so you will always have one on hand should you start to have symptoms. But make sure to check those test kits' expiration dates — their shelf life might be shorter than you think.

How long at-home tests last, and what happens if you use them

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 Peloton instructor Hannah Corbin on how she preps her mind and body for a workout:

I've been known to have a personal dance party before a workout. I also will often use a foam roller and activate my glutes so I can feel really strong and grounded instead of feeling achy and like I'm dragging my feet.

Crushing On This 'Gram