Celeste Headlee: How can we fight burnout with purposeful rest? Hard work has been baked into our culture for so long, but at what cost? Journalist Celeste Headlee explains why we must give our bodies the rest they need, so that we can live fuller lives. Manoush Zomorodi
Matteo Cerri: Will humans one day hibernate? Bears and squirrels hibernate to survive harsh conditions; why not humans? If we want to travel deep into space or combat deadly diseases, physiologist Matteo Cerri says hibernation might be the key. Manoush Zomorodi
Dylan Selterman: What are our dreams — and nightmares — trying to tell us? We might forget our dreams mere minutes after waking. But psychologist Dylan Selterman says that if we pay attention to them, we could gain new information about our emotions, relationships and more. Manoush Zomorodi
Craig Richard: Whispers and haircuts — the science of ASMR Why do so many people experience brain tingles when watching ASMR videos? Physiologist Craig Richard shares the science behind the "Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response," and how it calms the mind. Manoush Zomorodi
California changes its COVID strategy and announces a plan to live with the virus The state's plan sets specific goals, such as stockpiling masks, providing wide-scale daily vaccinations and tests and adding 3,000 medical workers within three weeks in surge areas. The Associated Press
Here's how to decide if you're safe to go out when you're recovering from omicron The CDC says you can end isolation after five days. But emerging research shows with omicron, many people could be infectious for several days past that. So how do you determine if you're good to go? Maria Godoy
The White House says it will make more high-quality masks available for kids It is not yet clear what type of masks will be distributed. Standard masks do not always fit small faces well. Laurel Wamsley
Pandemic updates for Seattle: Thursday, February 17, 2022 Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff
Disney theme parks say face masks are now optional for vaccinated visitors Walt Disney World and Disneyland do not require proof of vaccination to enter but Disney says guests who aren't fully vaccinated must continue to wear face coverings in all indoor locations. Jonathan Franklin
State by state, here's how well schools are doing at supporting kids' mental health Two years of disrupted schooling and limited social contact have been tough on kids. A new report calls out states that do a good job supporting kids' mental health at school — and those that don't. Rhitu Chatterjee
