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Is There a Long-COVID “Type”?
Researchers are discovering interesting commonalities among long-haulers. Learn more.
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.
Do’s and Don’ts of Exercising With Long COVID
An MD shares her gradual, tiered exercise-recovery process.
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?
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.
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.
Everyday Habits for Building Immunity
With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
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.
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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.
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.
From Status Quo to Flow: A 3-Minute Guided Visualization
Use this mental exercise to focus on areas of your life where you feel like you’re processing change or encountering challenge.
Do You Have COVID-somnia?
Try these 12 tips to get some sleep and deal with chronic insomnia.
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.
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.
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.
Is It COVID-19, the Flu, a Common Cold, or Seasonal Allergies?
How to tell them apart during influenza season and the ongoing pandemic.
Can COVID Cure Our Ailing Healthcare System?
The pandemic may have a silver lining, according to a recent study: increased in-home-care options and "high-value" medical treatments.
Larry Prablek’s Success Story
After a frightening bout with COVID-19, an ER doctor recommits to his fitness routine.
Exercise: A Promising Factor for Protecting Against COVID
A regular fitness routine may help protect those diagnosed with COVID against hospitalization and even death.
Can Smell Training Help COVID-19 Survivors Restore Their Sense of Smell?
Many people who've recovered from COVID-19 lose their sense of smell or suffer from a condition called parosmia, which is a distorted sense of smell. Smell training would help.
What Will the Postpandemic Workplace Look Like?
Whether we're working from home or in "third places" like coffee shops and coworking spaces, we are reinventing the way we work.
The COVID-19 Plastic Pandemic
There's been a steep increase in the use of single-use plastic since the pandemic hit — here's why.