by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | May 7, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say people with high blood pressure should continue taking their medications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Getty Images Researchers say high blood pressure medications don’t increase a person’s risk for contracting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. They add that these medications also don’t appear to increase the risk of more serious forms […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Apr 22, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestPhysicians are worried that people with major health issues are avoiding hospitals. Getty Images Since the COVID-19 crisis, hospitals have seen a major decline in the number of heart attack patients. A recent Twitter poll of cardiologists found that...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Apr 8, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say don’t count on supplements as a way to stop COVID-19. Getty Images Doctors warn that relying on supplements — and taking too much of them — may do more harm than good. Many vitamins and minerals can impact overall immunity but no single...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Apr 4, 2020 | Health News
A new study finds most diets lead to weight loss and lower blood pressure, but that these desired effects largely disappear after a year. In the study, people followed popular diets like paleo, keto, or Mediterranean. But after about a year, few kept the weight off....
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Mar 27, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestBy focusing a conversation with your roommate around your actions and the responsible steps that you are taking while social distancing, you can empower them to do the same. Getty Images Millions of Americans in shared living situations across the...
