A potential concern during the covid19 pandemic. Low cholesterol, viral immunity, and risks associated with an earlier death. These studies are not specific to the new coronavirus, but to other infectious respiratory viral diseases (and in all cause mortality). Patients taking a cholesterol lowering statin had 38-67% lower titers for influenza which indicates an immunosuppressant effect on […]
Are people with diabetes more likely to get COVID-19?
Are people with diabetes more likely to get COVID-19? This is quoted directly from the diabetes.org website: There is not enough data to show whether people with diabetes are more likely to get COVID-19 than the general population. The problem people with diabetes face is primarily a problem of worse outcomes, not greater chance of […]
Chiropractic Adjustment Effects Heart Rate
Changes In Heart Rate and Variability With A Chiropractic Manipulation. This is an interesting study looking at the effects of Chiropractic adjustments of the neck on heart rate and heart rate variability. We tend to think of our bodies as a group of independent parts. This idea has become more and more prevalent with the […]
Stress and Heart Problems
A recent research article published in the BMJ shows an additional connection between stress and the heart, This is very important given the massive numbers of people suffering from heart problems. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every […]
Pain Relievers and Low Testosterone Warning
3 commonly used over the counter pain relievers associated with hypogonadism and low testosterone. Some summary points from the article… Many people falsely believe that just because a medication is available over the counter that it’s completely safe and without risk. There is no doubt that this is not true as this article about pain […]
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