Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death worldwide. Healthy eating plays a significant role in controlling heart disease and reducing the risk factors associated with heart attacks and strokes.
A recent study using electronic health records of more than 6 million Americans suggests that adults over 65 with a history of COVID-19 have a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is incredibly common. About half of U.S. adults (47%) have high blood pressure. This puts them at risk for severe conditions like stroke or heart attack.
After being stuck inside and isolated with COVID-19, you may be anxious to get back to your usual routine. Returning to exercise depends on your level of health before COVID-19, as well as your age and how sick you were.
Many studies of what we call long COVID-19 are underway around the world as scientific and medical communities work to understand more about the virus and its long-term effects. More is being learned every day.