Covid-19

Can Brain Retraining Help Me Recover From Long COVID?

Lingering symptoms from long COVID and other chronic-pain conditions might result from faulty feedback loops in the nervous system. Brain training can help resolve them.

By Mo Perry

Brain Health Covid-19

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Are There Biomarkers for Long COVID?

Yes, people with long COVID have specific biomarkers in their blood, according to a recent study in the journal Nature.

By Michael Dregni

Covid-19 Inflammation

PUMPING IRONY: Still Clueless After All These Years

The scientific community continues to struggle to understand how to diagnose and treat long COVID, which can be especially hard on seniors. But some critics believe the answers are hidden in plain sight.

By Craig Cox

Covid-19 Pumping Irony

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Has the Pandemic Changed Our Personalities?

Yes, according to recent research. Learn more about how the pandemic has made many of us less extroverted and more neurotic.

By Craig Cox

Covid-19

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Is There a Long-COVID “Type”?

Researchers are discovering interesting commonalities among long-haulers. Learn more.

By Mo Perry

Covid-19

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What Supplements Can I Take to Support Long-COVID?

Just like everyone has unique nutritional needs, everyone will have unique supplemental needs. But, it helps to focus on immune function, mitochondria, and gut health.

By Mo Perry

Covid-19 Supplements

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Do’s and Don’ts of Exercising With Long COVID

An MD shares her gradual, tiered exercise-recovery process.

By Mo Perry

Covid-19 Fitness Tips

PUMPING IRONY: Why Bother?

As the most recent — and virulent — of COVID variants spreads across the country, U.S. seniors have mostly ignored the available boosters. Is it time to increase our vigilance against a pandemic that refuses to retreat?

By Craig Cox

Covid-19 Healthy Aging

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How Long COVID Affects Your Ability to Exercise

Post-acute COVID symptoms can take a toll on exercise capacity. Experts explain what may be behind this — and how to respond wisely to your body’s needs.

By Mo Perry

Covid-19 Functional/Integrative Medicine

PUMPING IRONY: In Need of a Boost

U.S. seniors have rolled up their sleeves for the initial rounds of COVID vaccines at a rate far above average, but as COVID-related deaths among vaccinated Americans continue to rise, public-health officials worry that too many have stopped short of the booster.

By Craig Cox

Covid-19 Pumping Irony

Talks — S5, EP1 / Everyday Habits for Building Immunity

The topic of immunity has gotten a lot of attention because of the pandemic, yet our immune systems always need support so we’re healthy and strong at the metabolic level and prepared to fight off germs, bacteria, and other potentially compromising invaders. Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, shares the lifestyle habits within our control that can build our immunity, including primary factors to be aware of and what might provide us with the greatest resilience.

With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT

Covid-19 Functional/Integrative Medicine

PUMPING IRONY: Is There a Pharmacist in the House?

The pandemic has pushed pharmacists into primary-care territory traditionally dominated by physicians, and some policymakers believe convenience and expense argue for giving them even more latitude to test and treat. The American Medical Association begs to differ.

By Craig Cox

Covid-19 Pumping Irony

Can the Common Cold Prime Our Immune System to Fight COVID?

Exposure to germs may help our B cells and T cells battle COVID later on.

By Mo Perry

Covid-19 Immunity

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Do You Have COVID-somnia?

Try these 12 tips to get some sleep and deal with chronic insomnia.

By Craig Cox

Covid-19 Sleep

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PUMPING IRONY: Going Slow

As scientists struggle to create treatment protocols for those coping with long COVID, a new study suggests they shouldn’t ignore long-term mobility issues many seniors face after even a mild case of the virus.

By Craig Cox

Covid-19 Pumping Irony

Long-Haul-Covid Recovery and Vaccines

Some people with long-haul COVID have seen their symptoms abate after getting one of the mRNA vaccines. Here's what might be at play.

By Mo Perry

Autoimmunity Covid-19

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Why Autoimmune Diseases Are on the Rise — Especially After COVID

Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions are on the rise, partly because of the prevalence of long COVID. Discover what can trigger autoimmunity and how a functional-medicine approach can help.

By Mo Perry

Arthritis & Joint Health Autoimmunity