Dating apps ruin your mental health

Duh! New research confirms what most of us already know: the experience of swipe-based dating apps leads to "higher rates of psychological distress and/or depression." Also: folks are spending way more time on these apps than ever. (Big Think)

Is it safe to go back to the gym?

Gyms have “a relatively high density of people exercising and sweating in a contained space”—i.e. they are super germ-friendly. But there is a protocol you can adopt to stay safe: Wash. Spray. Wait. Wipe. (New York Times via The Telegraph) 

Here’s the right way to fly

The first step is determining whether you really, really have to get on the plane. If the answer is yes, here’s a comprehensive and useful guide to keeping yourself Covid-free. (NPR)