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Posted on July 27, 2020 - As experts are learning more about COVID-19, they’ve found that certain underlying health conditions raise a patient’s risk of serious complications and death. Diabetes is one of those conditions. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) explains that while having diabetes doesn’t raise a person’s risk of being infected with the coronavirus, people with diabetes are more likely to experience a severe case of the illness. High blood sugar weakens the immune system, making it harder for a person with diabetes to fight off the infection. The ADA also reports that COVID-19 infection can, in turn, make it a lot harder to manage diabetes.

Posted on July 22, 2020 - July is Berry Month! In case you needed any more motivation to enjoy these jewels of the fruit world, check out this information from the American Institute for Cancer Research.

Posted on July 20, 2020 - Running out of things to talk about on those video chats with the grandkids? AARP offers some fun suggestions.

Posted on July 15, 2020 - Every summer, many Americans suffer from heat-related illness, and experts caution that 2020 will offer extra challenges. People who quarantine in a home without air conditioning can overheat quickly, and many of the traditional spots where we go to cool down may be shuttered.

Posted on July 14, 2020 - We hear a lot about herd immunity—but what does that really mean? Experts from UCLA Health explain. (Spoiler alert: no, a coronavirus party is not a good idea!)