While we may pay attention to the skin on our arms, legs and face, we tend to forget about the skin on our scalp. Your scalp's overall health is as essential as the skin on the rest of your body.
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.