Covid-19
Though the world has mostly left the spectre of Covid-19 behind, scientists continue to study the data in order to learn all they can from the experience of this sudden new worldwide infection. This has led to the publishing of a new study that examined the benefits of eating plants for dealing with a threat…
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As the long saga of Covid-19 continues, it is becoming apparent that the food we put into our mouths is an important key to winning the fight against this virus. HEALTHIER DIETS REDUCE THE RISK OF CONTRACTING COVID-19 Until recently, data for the effects of food choices on the course of Covid-19 disease…
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The experience of Covid-19 varies widely among people. It can range from little to no symptoms at all to mild symptoms for a short period of time to full-blown life-threatening illness. The possible reasons for this enormous variation in disease process are still not clear. However, two new research studies are indicating that the difference…
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On April 25, 2020, the results of a study looking at the connection between the gut microbiome and Covid-19 were published. This research adds depth to the new discovery that an unbalanced, unhealthy gut microbiome promotes inflammation that may result in higher susceptibility to Covid-19 and a greater risk of progression into more severe disease,…
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The competence of immune systems, like most other biological systems, tend to decline with age. This shows up as increased vulnerability of individuals 70 years of age and older to viral infections and poor antibody response to vaccination (1). However, emerging evidence is indicating that this loss of immune capability is not inevitable. In these…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
