by Becky | Feb 14, 2024 | 2023, Fitness and Exercise, Immune Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Participants reporting 75-150 min/week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity had a 56% lower adjusted mortality risk compared to those who reported no vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 18, 2021 | 2020, COVID-19, Environmental Health, Heavy Metals, Immune Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that higher cadmium exposure is associated with higher mortality from influenza and pneumonia. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 30, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Lung Health, Respiratory Health, Vitamin C
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that patients with pneumonia have depleted vitamin C levels and increased oxidative stress and would benefit from additional vitamin C supplementation. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 30, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Lung Health, Respiratory Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study details the risk factors for Covid-19 infection, including patient mortality, clinical course of illness and viral shedding. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 9, 2013 | 2012, Lung Health, Vitamin D - Infections & Immunity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers recently found that 4000 IU of vitamin D per day was associated with improvements in respiratory health in patients who lacked two immune system proteins called IgG and IgA and/or had an increased susceptibility to respiratory tract infections. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 24, 2008 | 2005, Fats and Oils - General, Immune Health
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, Ph.D., Biochem. Increasing consumption of essential fatty acids can lead to many health benefits. (more…)