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…
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,…
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…
Kidney Disease & COVID-19 – Should You Be Concerned?
Kidney Disease & COVID-19 What is Kidney Disease? Kidney disease describes a variety of conditions and disorders that affect the kidneys. Kidney disease can range from mild to severe and…
The Relationship Between Your Blood Type & COVID-19
Blood Type May Determine Susceptibility to COVID-19 There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that blood type may play a role in COVID-19. Recent research suggests that people with…
Having Heart Disease Puts You At A Greater Risk of Severe Illness From COVID-19
Heart Disease & COVID-19 Risks People who have chronic health conditions such as heart disease (e.g. heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension) are especially at risk of severe…
How Sleep Affects Your Immune Health
Sleep & Immune Health Sleep is crucial to maintaining a strong immune system. Research on the rhinovirus (common cold) has shown that those who do not get enough sleep (or…
Do You Often Get The Cold or Flu? You Could Be at a Higher Risk of Severe Symptoms from COVID-19
Low Immune Function & COVID-19 Risk How often someone gets the cold or flu can be a sign of how strong their immune system is and how well their body…