The Coronavirus Diaries is a series of dispatches from Slate highlighting first-hand experiences of how life is changing as a result of the outbreak. In a media climate of fake news and pandemic scaremongering, real experiences are a source of truth that most people can, on some level, relate to.

Getting through your day-to-day routine in a new time zone is a key pain point of travelling. But with the Timeshifter app, which uses NASA-endorsed research, beating jet lag is easier than ever. As people look to reduce the strain of travelling, brands are stepping in to simplify their getaways.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top immunologist, has attracted a dedicated stanbase due to leading the US in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. His popularity sheds some light on how people’s attitudes to experts, and leaders, may change in a post-pandemic world.

Using a VR headset, Reducept is a virtual reality pain-management program that supports and empowers people who experience chronic pain, all from the comfort of their own home. As people look for new ways to manage their health and wellbeing, new technologies are emerging to support them.

As the worlds of beauty and wellness become increasingly intertwined, brands that bridge the two are finding fans fast. Spacemasks is offering a simple solution to a persistent problem for many Britons, helping wearers relax their minds and get some sorely needed beauty sleep.

Before the coronavirus pandemic, both health providers and patients were reluctant to embrace telehealth, despite the convenience. But attitudes are changing as people see the benefits of going remote. What can brands do to provide the quality of care people expect, but from a distance?

With many Americans facing long stretches of time indoors during the COVID-19 outbreak, they’re turning to technology to keep them healthy, connected, and entertained. How are digital fitness brands and platforms and virtual trainers helping people in lockdown to stay physically active?

Body positivity began as an inclusive movement, but is now dominated by curvy, white women who fit traditional beauty structures. In what ways does the concept of ‘body neutrality’ differ to promote positive self-perceptions? And how can brands help break the cycle of self-hatred?