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Are There Biomarkers for Long COVID?

By Michael Dregni

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

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PUMPING IRONY: Still Clueless After All These Years

By Craig Cox

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.

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Has the Pandemic Changed Our Personalities?

By Craig Cox

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

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Is There a Long-COVID “Type”?

By Mo Perry

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

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What Supplements Can I Take to Support Long-COVID?

By Mo Perry

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.

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

By Mo Perry

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

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PUMPING IRONY: Why Bother?

By Craig Cox

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?

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How Long COVID Affects Your Ability to Exercise

By Mo Perry

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.

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PUMPING IRONY: In Need of a Boost

By Craig Cox

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.

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Everyday Habits for Building Immunity

With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
Season 5, Episode 1

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?

By Craig Cox

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.

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

By Mo Perry

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

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Do You Have COVID-somnia?

By Craig Cox

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

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PUMPING IRONY: Going Slow

By Craig Cox

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.

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Long-Haul-Covid Recovery and Vaccines

By Mo Perry

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.

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Why Autoimmune Diseases Are on the Rise — Especially After COVID

By Mo Perry

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.

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Is It COVID-19, the Flu, a Common Cold, or Seasonal Allergies?

By Michael Dregni

How to tell them apart during influenza season and the ongoing pandemic.

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Can COVID Cure Our Ailing Healthcare System?

By Craig Cox

The pandemic may have a silver lining, according to a recent study: increased in-home-care options and “high-value” medical treatments.

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Larry Prablek’s Success Story

By Larry Prablek

After a frightening bout with COVID-19, an ER doctor recommits to his fitness routine.

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Exercise: A Promising Factor for Protecting Against COVID

By Molly Tynjala

A regular fitness routine may help protect those diagnosed with COVID against hospitalization and even death.

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Can Smell Training Help COVID-19 Survivors Restore Their Sense of Smell?

By Craig Cox

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.

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