Author Archives: Dr. Fraser
Author Archives: Dr. Fraser
The Covid vaccines are an essential step in ending the global pandemic. Here are seven key facts to know about Covid vaccines and how they may contribute to returning the world to normal. 1. Covid vaccines can be made faster than traditional vaccines. Most previous vaccines required that the harmful virus itself be part of […]
Continue readingThe World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. By definition, a global pandemic is an epidemic occurring worldwide, or over a very wide area, that crosses international boundaries and usually affects a large number of people. The definition of a global pandemic does not include what the risk is of developing the disease […]
Continue readingHopefully you haven’t had Covid-19. If you have, then I hope you aren’t among the group with persistent health problems. They have come to be known as “long haulers”. Some of the most common symptoms they describe six months after COVID-19 infection are confusion, fatigue and memory loss — brain fog. It impedes their ability […]
Continue readingFor many of you who asked whether your exercise is contributing to a healthier immune system, the answer is YES! At the same time that exercise is making your brain healthier and your heart stronger, it’s also reducing your risk of stroke and dementia. There are a lot of pluses when it comes to exercise. […]
Continue readingWe all have an immune system that protects us from foreign substances that could harm the body. Some people’s bodies are better than others at fighting foreign substances, AKA antigens. Antigens include bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. When those organisms are detected by the body, they trigger the immune system, which works to destroy the […]
Continue reading2020 was one of the worst years ever. Let’s hope things get better soon. The COVID-19 vaccines will help. I got vaccinated and if you have the opportunity, you should too unless you have some medical condition or allergy that precludes it. I had a sore, swollen upper arm for a few days after the […]
Continue readingHappy New Year and goodbye to 2020! Most people would probably describe 2020 as a pretty bad year. Certainly there were some shining moments. Some people graduated from high school, college, grad school… Others got married. Babies were born. Yes, good things happened but everything was overshadowed by COVID-19 and the need for social distancing […]
Continue readingIs your immune system healthy? Is that something you thought about before this year? What exactly is your immune system? Can you make it better? Stronger? What can you do to make it less likely that you will get sick with COVID? Your immune system is essential to your good health. Several factors can harm […]
Continue readingDo you sometimes have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep? You can’t function at your best if you don’t get the rest you need. Sometimes there are underlying medical problems that cause sleeping difficulties. But it could be something more simple, such as having a proper sleep schedule, improving your sleeping environment, or […]
Continue readingSleep is important for your body and brain. You need to get enough of it and it has to be good quality sleep. That contributes to optimal health as well as energy that lasts all day. If you’ve had a hard time falling asleep or having trouble sleeping through the night there’s a good chance […]
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