Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Your Risk for COVID-19
Vitamin D & COVID-19 Vitamin D levels and the relationship to infection and outcomes from illness from COVID-19 is a promising area of research. A 2016 meta-analysis on available studies…
Being Overweight & Your Risks With COVID-19
Being Overweight & COVID-19 There is a growing base of research showing a link between being overweight and COVID-19. Once infected, those with obesity have a greater likelihood of: experiencing…
Is Shift Work Wreaking Havoc on Your Immune Health?
Shift Work & Immune Health The relationship between sleep, shift work, and immune health has long been a subject of study and begins with something called the Circadian Rhythm; the…
The Do’s & Don’ts of Self-Isolation
Questions About Self-Isolation? Always follow the advice given to you by your health care provider and the local public health team. If you have questions or begin to feel worse,…
Exercise Your Way to Better Immune Health
How are Exercising & Immune Health Connected? Regular exercise is shown to improve immune function and health and have a protective effect when it comes to infection from other viruses…
What Does Mental Health Have To Do With COVID-19?
Mental Health & Immune Health Long-term stress (and thus poor mental health status) can suppress or dysregulate our immune response by leading to low-grade chronic inflammation in the body, changing…
What Does My Ethnicity Have To Do With My Risk of COVID-19?
Ethnicity & COVID-19 Emerging research shows that racial and ethnic minorities are being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. This includes higher rates of infection, hospitalization, and death. While this is particularly…
Travelled Recently? Here’s What You Need To Know
How To Self Isolate After Travel When You Live With Others Always follow the advice given to you by your health care provider and the local public health team. If…
Could Chronic Inflammation Put You at a Higher Risk for COVID-19?
Chronic Inflammation & Immune Health What is Chronic Inflammation? First, let’s discuss what inflammation is. Inflammation is a process in the body designed for survival. It aids the body in…
What Role Does Nutrition Play in Your Ability To Fight Off COVID-19?
Nutrition & Immune Health Supporting the Immune System Not only is a healthy immune system important in the fight against COVID-19, but it's also critical for our survival. Nutrition plays…