Introduction
Viruses are a major concern for everyone right now, and experts are constantly issuing updates on the best ways to protect ourselves and our families. Recently, experts have issued an important update on what we should and should not be eating to help protect ourselves from viruses. This update is especially important for those who are at higher risk of contracting a virus, such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. In this article, we will discuss the experts’ update and provide some tips on what to eat and what to avoid.
Virus Experts Just Issued This Important Update — Eat This Not That
Virus experts have just issued an important update for everyone to follow. The advice is simple: Eat this, not that. This means that you should be mindful of what you eat and make sure that it is healthy and nutritious.
It is important to note that eating healthy is not just about avoiding unhealthy foods. It is also about making sure that you are getting the right nutrients and vitamins that your body needs. Eating a balanced diet is essential for good health and to help protect against viruses.
When it comes to eating healthy, it is important to choose foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of these nutrients. Whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats are also important for a balanced diet.
It is also important to limit processed and sugary foods. These foods can be high in calories and low in nutrients. Eating too much of these foods can lead to weight gain and other health problems.
It is also important to stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water helps to flush out toxins and keep your body functioning properly. It is also important to get enough sleep and exercise to help keep your immune system strong.
By following these simple tips, you can help protect yourself from viruses and stay healthy. Eating this, not that, is the best way to ensure that you are getting the nutrients and vitamins that your body needs.
Researchers at UCLA just released results of a study that found 30% of people who contracted COVID-19 experience symptoms of “long COVID,” a mysterious syndrome of long-lasting symptoms that can range from annoying to debilitating. That’s why researchers say it’s worth taking precautions to avoid COVID—being vaccinated and boosted reduces your risk of catching the virus and developing long COVID, as do other safety precautions like masking. Here’s the latest on what the UCLA study found. Read on to find out more—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
In a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers looked at more than 1,000 people who had tested positive for COVID-19 between April 2020 and February 2021. They found that one-third of those people reported symptoms of “long COVID.” The most common in people who’d been hospitalized: Fatigue (experienced by 31%) and shortness of breath (15%). Among people who hadn’t needed hospital care, 16% reported losing their sense of smell.
The study had some surprising findings. “People with a history of hospitalization, diabetes, and higher body mass index were most likely to develop the condition, while those covered by Medicaid, as opposed to commercial health insurance, or had undergone an organ transplant were less likely to develop it,” the researchers wrote. “Surprisingly, ethnicity, older age, and socioeconomic status were not associated with the syndrome even though those characteristics have been linked with severe illness and greater risk of death from COVID-19.” The scientists aren’t sure why, and they encouraged other studies to follow up.
Long COVID—officially known as post-acute sequelae of COVID infection (or PASC)—has been reported since the early weeks of the pandemic. More than 100 long COVID symptoms—which endure for weeks or months after the virus has technically cleared the body—have been reported by those affected. Why some people develop long COVID and some people don’t is still largely a mystery to researchers. But another UCLA study released this week may shed light on why.
UCLA researchers studying a monoclonal antibody treatment found that an abnormally suppressed immune system may cause long COVID symptoms—not an unusually hyperactive one, as has been theorized. They found that people who took the antibody treatment and saw the most symptom improvement had weaker immune systems to begin with, not more active ones. Although the scientists caution this was a small initial study and more research is needed, they suggest bolstering immunity might be a way forward in treating long COVID.
Follow the fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—get vaccinated ASAP; if you live in an area with low vaccination rates, wear an N95 face mask, don’t travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don’t go indoors with people you’re not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch COVID.
Michael Martin