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During the lockdown, the pandemic turned many of our routines upside down. Gyms were closed. Plans canceled. Work settings and schools went remote. In retrospect, it’s easy to see how quarantine paved the way for inevitable lockdown weight gain across all ages and situations. And if you’re affected, know that you’re certainly not alone. According to a recent study, the average American gained an average of two pounds per month due to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders in 2020. Fortunately, with a few tips and lifestyle adjustments, losing the extra pounds is well within reach.

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When thinking about the impact of a COVID-19 infection, many consider the damage to the respiratory system. Because of what we’ve learned throughout the pandemic, and what we understand about the way the Coronavirus attacks the pulmonary network, it makes sense that this would come to mind. However, a recent study has emerged analyzing COVID-19’s effect on the brain, as well.

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When you have diabetes, lifestyle changes are necessary to take care of your overall health. Unfortunately, that means that everyday things we may be used to – like snacking, for example – can become a lot more difficult. That said, it doesn’t have to be a challenge to keep foods that don’t spike blood sugar on-hand for a quick bite! These snacks for diabetics are equally tasty and healthy.

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