Tag Archives: Chronic

‘Diet, yoga and feeling loved could help you fight Covid and chronic illness’

Most deaths from Covid have been in people who have one or more chronic diseases. And most experts believe the likes of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, ­autoimmune diseases and dementia have much in common – a big one being they are affected by our lifestyle choices, which result in a healthy or… Read More: ‘Diet, yoga and feeling loved could help you fight Covid… »

COVID-19 a double blow for chronic disease patients

There has never been a more dangerous time than the COVID-19 pandemic for people with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cancer, respiratory problems or cardiovascular conditions, new UNSW Sydney research has found. Among the adverse impacts of the pandemic for people with NCDs, the study found they are more vulnerable to catching and dying… Read More: COVID-19 a double blow for chronic disease patients »

Weekly Health Quiz: Zinc, Infections and Chronic Disease

1 Which of the following types of fats affect biological pathways involved in COVID-19 and may improve outcomes by reducing your risk of cytokine storm? Trans fat Polyunsaturated omega-6 fat Omega-3 fats DHA and EPA Evidence suggests the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA affect biological pathways that may have direct influence in the outcome of… Read More: Weekly Health Quiz: Zinc, Infections and Chronic Disease »

Livongo Health’s Jenny Schneider on Covid-19 & Helping Patients with Chronic Conditions | WTF Health

COVID-19 Mar 20, 2020• By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH “What’s happening in COVID is those of us living with these chronic conditions are at highest risk — not to contract the disease, but highest risk for outcomes. Our unique ability to be able to see what’s happening in that population and deliver that care remotely… Read More: Livongo Health’s Jenny Schneider on Covid-19 & Helping Patients with… »