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June 1, 2020
COPD and Smoking Could Increase Your Risk of Severe COVID-19
Compared to former smokers, current smokers are 1.45 times more likely to have more severe COVID-19 symptoms.
May 29, 2020
How to Manage Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Stress is linked to a more basic emotion– fear
May 27, 2020
Ghrelin Controls Both Your Appetite and Motivation to Exercise
Hormones regulate the motivational boost you need for your workouts
May 22, 2020
The “Smaller than the eye can see” Microbial World
One particular microbe has turned our world upside-down, but not all microbes are evil.
May 21, 2020
‘Give Every Dollar a Job’— And Other Budgeting Tips to Help you Save
Allocating your money to the right places might help you get through these tough financial times.
May 20, 2020
What to Do When There is Nothing to Do Outside
Tips and tricks on how to survive the (hopefully) last few days of lockdown.
May 19, 2020
Cancer and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Cancer patients are one of the most vulnerable populations to COVID-19. How are oncology teams stepping up to the challenge?
May 18, 2020
This Body’s On Fire: Benefits of Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss and More
Learn how to harness intermittent fasting for weight loss and other health benefits with this blog post guide.
May 11, 2020
Late-Night Snacking Delays Fat Burning
Eating the bulk of your calories during the day helps you burn fat as you sleep, according to a recent study.
May 8, 2020
COVID-19 Treatments: Separating Fact from Fiction
Scientists around the world are racing to find an appropriate treatment for COVID-19. One major concern of the therapies being tested is their…