The hottest COVID-19 Substack posts right now

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Practice Flexible Vigilance

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Practice flexible vigilance as we navigate through the phases of reopening and make decisions regarding activities.
  2. In Phase 2, we have more choices to make, which can lead to a different kind of anxiety than what we experienced during lockdown.
  3. As we re-engage in public activities, it's important to maintain flexible vigilance by assessing risks, making informed decisions, and taking precautions to protect ourselves and others from the virus.

Take a Cat Nap

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Commit to following safety guidelines like wearing masks and social distancing to protect yourself and loved ones.
  2. Allow yourself to have fun by hosting small gatherings outdoors with precautions like keeping a distance and using hand sanitizer.
  3. Take care of yourself during this challenging time by pacing yourself, prioritizing your needs, and getting enough rest.

Keep Hope Alive

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Steroids, like Dexamethasone, are showing promise in treating the sickest COVID-19 patients by reducing deaths, hinting at a new treatment option in the fight against the virus.
  2. COVID-19 can trigger dangerous cytokine storms in some patients, highlighting the importance of understanding the body's immune response to the virus.
  3. While there's no need to panic or stock up on steroids like Dexamethasone, the discovery offers hope and showcases science's ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hit the Road

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Know where you are going and consider the COVID-19 situation in that area to plan your road trip accordingly.
  2. Prepare by mapping out your travel route, filling up your gas tank before departure, and packing snacks for the journey.
  3. Be cautious during overnight stays in hotels, bring cleaning supplies, wash glassware before using, and opt for stairs over elevators when possible.

Sometimes it’s Better to React with No Reaction

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Genetic factors, like blood type, may influence COVID-19 severity, but knowing your blood type doesn't change how you behave. It's just a piece of the larger puzzle.
  2. Seek information that can actually impact your actions, such as COVID-19 case rates or personal health data, and adjust your behavior accordingly.
  3. Human nature drives us to seek control by grasping onto knowable information, but focusing on actionable insights is key to navigating uncertainty.
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Stand Up

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 31 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. DC Mayor Bowser's lifting of the stay-at-home order doesn't mean freedom from the pandemic; the risks of COVID-19 remain significant and unchanged.
  2. White privilege should be acknowledged and used to actively support racial justice by voting, talking, and listening to others' experiences.
  3. Self-awareness involves facing uncomfortable truths, recognizing blind spots, and constantly learning to grow and better understand oneself and others.

Spread Facts not Virus

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Key to managing COVID-19 includes wearing masks, being outside when possible, distancing socially, prioritizing handwashing, taking personal responsibility, seeking accurate information, and consulting with doctors.
  2. Super spreaders are individuals who unknowingly transmit the virus to many others, often in dense indoor settings like parties, networking events, and religious gatherings.
  3. While reopening is crucial for mental health, it's important to continue following preventive measures like the MOSH PIT guidelines to reduce the risks until a vaccine is available.

Know your Body and Ask for Help When Something Feels Amiss

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 05 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Listen to your body and seek help if something doesn't feel right. Lisa's story shows how important it is to trust your instincts about your health.
  2. Even when faced with conflicting advice, prioritize your well-being above everything else. Take action when needed.
  3. Regularly check in with your body and communicate any concerns with your doctor. Pay attention to both physical and mental changes, especially during uncertain times.

Put Yourself on the Back

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Restrictions should ideally be relaxed when there is a sustained reduction in COVID-19 cases, hospitals can treat patients safely, and there is testing and contact tracing capacity.
  2. Getting antibody testing can provide valuable data in understanding illnesses and potential immunity.
  3. Deciding on activities like going to the beach involves a mix of scientific data, personal risk tolerance, and responsibility.

Hope

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 25 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. COVID-19 can affect people of all ages and has various impacts on different organ systems.
  2. Media coverage about COVID-19 can cause anxiety, it's important to put things into context and consult with a doctor for personalized information.
  3. Antibody tests can help determine past COVID-19 infections, but more research is needed to understand what a positive result actually means.

Do your Math

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Following facts and data helps us make better decisions during a crisis.
  2. Measuring death rates for a pandemic is challenging due to inadequate testing and varying counting methods.
  3. Despite the uncertainties, testing is improving, and most COVID-19 patients are recovering well.

Know Where you’ve Been

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Contact tracing is crucial for controlling the spread of contagious diseases like COVID-19 by identifying and notifying individuals who may have been exposed.
  2. Implementing effective contact tracing faces challenges like technological coordination, privacy concerns, and the need for large numbers of trained personnel.
  3. Technology, like apps being developed by Apple and Google, could play a key role in contact tracing efforts by facilitating anonymous tracking of potential exposures.

Listen to your Body

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Taking care of your body is important, especially during times of stress like the pandemic.
  2. Irregular eating habits, strange sleep-wake cycles, and lack of routine can impact your body.
  3. Listening to your body's signals and needs can help you manage COVID-19 anxiety.

Fact-Check Your Thoughts

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. COVID-19 reality check: U.S. death toll over 11,000; world leader in ICU; cities restricting outdoor activities.
  2. Get fact-based information to manage COVID-19 anxiety.
  3. Consider subscribing to 'Are You Okay?' for more informative posts and a free trial.

Pace Yourself

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. You are doing well in navigating the challenges of COVID-19.
  2. Celebrate your achievements and give yourself credit for the efforts.
  3. Take time to pace yourself and acknowledge your wins during this time.

Believe

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. The post discusses finding glimpses of good news during difficult times
  2. The author emphasizes the importance of belief in challenging situations
  3. It mentions the concept of the blurred sense of time during tough times

Settle In

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 03 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. The US became the center of COVID-19 with its rapid increase in sickness.
  2. Understanding how America became so sick so quickly is important.
  3. The news is moving quickly, tensions are high, but it's crucial to keep up with the information and stay informed.

COVID, Columbine, Copycats, and Counting School Shootings

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 20 Apr 20
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics COVID-19
  1. Columbine High School Massacre remains culturally significant, influencing school shootings for years with no meaningful legislation or reform.
  2. Copycat school shooting incidents like the recent plot by a Russian teen reflect a global impact of events like Columbine.
  3. Viral tweets about school shootings can be misleading, and it's important to fact-check information to understand the true extent of school violence.

Completely Uncensored on Substack

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 25 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. You can find uncensored analysis on Substack by Chris Masterjohn, PhD, as platforms like Youtube and Instagram are heavily censoring.
  2. Chris Masterjohn uses his Substack to discuss scientific topics in a calm and helpful manner, serving as a public intellectual during challenging times.
  3. His Substack, named 'The Analytical Calm in the Eye of the COVID Data Storm', focuses on harnessing the power of nutrients and is supported by reader subscriptions.

The One Amino Acid That Could Cure COVID

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 01 Oct 21
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Amino acid L-arginine can hasten the improvement in respiratory function in COVID patients with confirmed pneumonia and hypoxemic respiratory distress, possibly saving lives.
  2. L-arginine works even when administered at a later stage in illness when things have gotten very bad, unlike some other nutritional treatments.
  3. The Italian clinical trial showed that L-arginine supplementation led to faster recovery of respiratory function and may have completely eliminated the risk of death in severe COVID patients.

The First RCT Shows Blocking IL-6 Improves Hypoxia in COVID-19

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 31 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. The first randomized controlled trial (RCT) showed that blocking IL-6 improved hypoxia in COVID-19, indicating a potential for better treatment outcomes.
  2. The study suggests a link between vitamin D and lactoferrin in potentially reducing IL-6 levels, supporting their use as beneficial supplements in managing COVID-19.
  3. The study also highlights the importance of high-quality whey protein in lowering IL-6 levels, potentially aiding in the management of COVID-19.

The Latest Vitamin D and COVID-19 Study

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 30 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Genetics play only a small role in determining vitamin D status, which complicates studying its association with COVID-19.
  2. A recent study suggests that higher vitamin D levels are linked to lower COVID-19 infection risk, especially with sufficient exposure to UVB light.
  3. While certain genes may impact vitamin D levels more in high-UVB conditions, overall, the evidence for a direct causal link between vitamin D and COVID-19 is still weak.

Whey Protein, Breast Milk, and COVID-19

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 20 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Human breast milk inhibits the replication of a model of SARS-CoV-2, suggesting it may prevent transmission from mother to baby.
  2. Whey protein supplementation could offer some protection against COVID-19, as it showed antiviral properties in a study.
  3. The protective effects of milk against viral replication mainly come from whey proteins, including lactoferrin, which survive digestion and provide potential antiviral benefits.

Vitamin K and COVID-19

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 16 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Researchers suggest that vitamin K, especially in the form vitamin K2, may benefit the lungs in severe COVID-19.
  2. Vitamin K status was found to be important in COVID-19 patients, with higher levels of dp-ucMGP associated with worse outcomes.
  3. The study speculates that vitamin K2 supplementation, in high doses, could potentially limit lung damage in severe COVID-19 cases.

Five New Vitamin D and COVID-19 Studies

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 14 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Genetic studies on vitamin D and COVID-19 are inconclusive, showing no clear causal link.
  2. There is potential for a U-shaped curve in the relationship between vitamin D levels and COVID-19 risk, with optimal levels between 30-40 ng/mL.
  3. Maintaining vitamin D levels above 30 ng/mL is associated with lower COVID-19 risk, severity, and mortality, with clinical trials underway to provide more clarity.

How Dangerous Is the OUTDOOR Air for COVID-19?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Indoor transmission of COVID-19 is 19 times riskier than outdoor transmission.
  2. Almost all COVID-19 transmissions in China occurred indoors, with outdoor transmissions being rare.
  3. Modeling shows that outdoor air can be safe by avoiding indoor public environments and close contact with infected individuals, focusing on avoiding indoor spaces over outdoor spaces.

Can Aerosols Spread COVID-19?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jul 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Researchers have found that airborne transmission of COVID-19 through aerosols is possible, emphasizing the need for preventive measures.
  2. The study revealed that while small aerosols can carry infectious viruses, their growth potential seems to be weak and inconsistent.
  3. Results suggest that wearing masks to prevent the release of large droplets is crucial in minimizing the spread of the virus, especially in close proximity to others.

COVID-19: The Three Immunotypes

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jul 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. A study found that COVID-19 cases can be classified into three different immunotypes with varying levels of immune response - T cells and B cells play important roles.
  2. The three immunotypes identified in the study were categorized based on the balance of T cell and B cell activity, with implications for disease severity and potential treatment approaches.
  3. The study suggests that understanding the different immunotypes of COVID-19 patients could help tailor treatments for better outcomes, but more research is needed to determine the practical applications.

Does Exposure to Animals Provide Immunity to COVID-19?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jul 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Recovery from SARS can result in cross-reactive immunity to COVID-19, potentially lasting years.
  2. Some individuals without exposure to COVID-19 show T-cell immunity, likely acquired from other animal coronaviruses.
  3. This study suggests that pet ownership or exposure to animals may offer immunity to COVID-19, but deliberate exposure to animals should not be encouraged.

Low Potassium Levels in COVID-19

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Hypokalemia (low potassium levels) is common in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, with potential causes including medications and kidney issues.
  2. Low potassium levels can lead to heart issues like palpitations and arrhythmias, especially in severe COVID-19 cases.
  3. Ensuring an adequate potassium intake through diets rich in fruits and vegetables or supplements can help reduce the risk of hypokalemia.

IgA Antibodies, Vitamin A, and COVID-19

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Different types of antibodies have specific functions in the immune response, with IgA playing a crucial role in protecting mucous membranes.
  2. Current COVID-19 antibody tests focus on IgM and IgG, but new findings suggest IgA may be key in defense against the virus.
  3. Vitamin A deficiency can impact IgA levels, potentially affecting the body's ability to fight infections like COVID-19.

NSAID Use in COVID-19 Remains Questionable

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Recent research suggests that the association between NSAID use and COVID-19 severity or mortality is still uncertain and remains debatable.
  2. The study found that the use of NSAIDs in the 30 days leading up to a positive COVID-19 test showed an increased risk of hospitalization, but this association was not statistically significant.
  3. The authors recommend using NSAIDs only when necessary and at the lowest possible dose for the shortest duration, as more research, particularly randomized controlled trials, is needed to determine their impact on COVID-19 outcomes.

12 New COVID-19 Studies

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Neutrophils respond to SARS-CoV-2 by producing NETs that damage lung tissue, resembling Spiderman's tactics.
  2. Viral load in COVID-19 patients across ages shows no significant difference, indicating children's immune response may explain lower symptom frequency.
  3. Women display a stronger T cell response to COVID-19 than men, possibly contributing to better outcomes for women.

COVID-19, Iron, and the Anemia of Chronic Disease

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. A new meta-analysis on COVID-19 and iron metabolism revealed that severe cases had lower hemoglobin levels than moderate cases, highlighting the potential impact on oxygen transport in the blood.
  2. Patients with severe hypoxemia due to COVID-19 had significantly lower serum iron levels compared to those with non-severe hypoxemia, indicating potential implications for oxygen levels in the body.
  3. The findings suggest that COVID-19 patients may experience anemia of chronic disease, where inflammation impacts iron levels, potentially affecting oxygen transport and worsening the disease's impact on the body.