by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Mar 31, 2020 | Health News
A new study finds COVID-19 can cause heart injury, even in people without underlying heart issues. According to research from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CCDC), the death rate for COVID-19 patients with heart disease was 10.5 percent. Experts say it’s important for people with cardiovascular disease to be isolated from people […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Mar 31, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say South Korea introduced testing and other measures more quickly and efficiently than the United States in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Getty Images The United States is reporting 15 times more confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths than...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Mar 31, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts have advise about how to clean your groceries. Marco Bello/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The virus that causes COVID-19 can be viable for up to 72 hours on certain surfaces. Taking extra care when handling your groceries can reduce your...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Mar 29, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say rural areas have older populations that are less healthy and have fewer medical facilities than urban and suburban regions. Getty Images As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps through cities and urban centers, cases in more rural areas have...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Mar 28, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts note that hot baths are beneficial to the cardiovascular system and can reduce stress. Plus, if you have a bathtub, they’re free. Getty Images A new study from Japan reports that hot baths can reduce a person’s risk for heart disease and...
