ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about my attempts to avoid a Covid reinfection, given the potential for it to undo the progress I’ve made during my long Covid recovery. Published in August.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #covid #covidreinfection
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #covid #covidreinfection
How to Avoid Getting Sick With Covid, Again
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I’m doing my best to avoid a Covid reinfection amid increasing anecdotes of people testing positive for the virus. But before we get to that...
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November 28, 2024 at 10:49 AM
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about my attempts to avoid a Covid reinfection, given the potential for it to undo the progress I’ve made during my long Covid recovery. Published in August.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #covid #covidreinfection
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #covid #covidreinfection
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about testing whether nicotine patches can help me manage my long Covid condition. There hasn’t yet been a proper randomised controlled trial to measure their effectiveness. Published in September.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #nicotinepatches
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #nicotinepatches
Why This Long Covid Sufferer Is Seeking a Nicotine Fix
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I’ve been testing whether nicotine patches can help me manage my long Covid condition. But before we get to that...
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November 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about testing whether nicotine patches can help me manage my long Covid condition. There hasn’t yet been a proper randomised controlled trial to measure their effectiveness. Published in September.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #nicotinepatches
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #nicotinepatches
ICYMI: I wrote about plant-based burgers for Bloomberg’s Prognosis newsletter last month.
#health #burgers #nutrition #plantbased #hrv #longcovid #prognosisnewsletter
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#health #burgers #nutrition #plantbased #hrv #longcovid #prognosisnewsletter
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Why Some Plant-Based Burgers Are Healthier Than Others
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I’ve been wondering whether plant-based burgers can be considered healthy. But before we get to that...
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May 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
ICYMI: I wrote about plant-based burgers for Bloomberg’s Prognosis newsletter last month.
#health #burgers #nutrition #plantbased #hrv #longcovid #prognosisnewsletter
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#health #burgers #nutrition #plantbased #hrv #longcovid #prognosisnewsletter
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ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about how my sense of smell has been affected since developing long Covid. Published in October.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #smell
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #smell
Wake Up and Smell the Coffee? Now I Finally Can After Long Covid
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I’ve recently been able to smell coffee again for the first time in a while. But before we get to that...
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November 28, 2024 at 11:05 AM
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about how my sense of smell has been affected since developing long Covid. Published in October.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #smell
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #smell
I wrote a piece about how I recently got reinfected with Covid (a nightmare prospect for anyone with long Covid) and the light sensitivity issues that caused.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #covidreinfection #photophobia #lightsensitivity
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#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #covidreinfection #photophobia #lightsensitivity
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Why I Needed to Lie Down in a Dark Room After Getting Covid Again
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I was unfortunately reinfected with Covid recently — a scenario I’d tried to avoid, given its potential to worsen my long Covid condition. But before we get to that...
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January 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I wrote a piece about how I recently got reinfected with Covid (a nightmare prospect for anyone with long Covid) and the light sensitivity issues that caused.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #covidreinfection #photophobia #lightsensitivity
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#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #covidreinfection #photophobia #lightsensitivity
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ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote looking at how several long Covid symptoms overlap with the early signs of menopause. Published in February.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #hormones #perimenopause #menopause
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #hormones #perimenopause #menopause
Untangling the Links Between Sex Hormones and Long Covid
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I’ve been exploring the overlapping symptoms between long Covid and the first signs of menopause. More on that shortly…
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November 28, 2024 at 10:29 AM
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote looking at how several long Covid symptoms overlap with the early signs of menopause. Published in February.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #hormones #perimenopause #menopause
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #hormones #perimenopause #menopause
I wrote a piece looking at how a person’s cortisol levels can affect their ability to function in the morning — which is particularly important for people suffering from long Covid.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #cortisol
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#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #cortisol
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Are You a Morning Zombie? Check Your Cortisol Levels
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I recently discovered how cortisol levels can affect a person’s ability to function in the morning — which is particularly important for people suffering from long Covid...
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December 20, 2024 at 2:38 PM
I wrote a piece looking at how a person’s cortisol levels can affect their ability to function in the morning — which is particularly important for people suffering from long Covid.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #cortisol
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#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #cortisol
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My latest piece for Bloomberg’s Prognosis newsletter is about a biotech company turning to llama antibodies in the search for new obesity drugs.
#health #biotech #obesitydrugs #llamas #prognosisnewsletter
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#health #biotech #obesitydrugs #llamas #prognosisnewsletter
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Llamas Are Now Being Used in Search for New Obesity Drugs
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I’ve been learning about llamas helping find potential obesity treatments for humans. But before we get to that...
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March 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
My latest piece for Bloomberg’s Prognosis newsletter is about a biotech company turning to llama antibodies in the search for new obesity drugs.
#health #biotech #obesitydrugs #llamas #prognosisnewsletter
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#health #biotech #obesitydrugs #llamas #prognosisnewsletter
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ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about how I changed my eating habits to help manage my long Covid condition. Spoiler alert: no more bananas on an empty stomach. Published in September 2023.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #healthyeating
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #healthyeating
Healthy Eating Habits to Help Ease Long Covid Energy Slumps
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I’ve been experimenting with healthier eating to help with my long Covid symptoms. But before we get to that...
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November 28, 2024 at 10:05 AM
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about how I changed my eating habits to help manage my long Covid condition. Spoiler alert: no more bananas on an empty stomach. Published in September 2023.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #healthyeating
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #healthyeating
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about my experiences with public and private healthcare in England to help me manage my long Covid symptoms. Published in July 2023.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #healthcare
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #healthcare
Inside the UK's Long Covid Rehabilitation Clinics
Hi, it’s Lisa in London. I’m one of the millions of people worldwide living with long Covid, which has led me to access both public and private healthcare in England to help manage the symptoms. But b...
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November 28, 2024 at 9:56 AM
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about my experiences with public and private healthcare in England to help me manage my long Covid symptoms. Published in July 2023.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #healthcare
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #healthcare
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about how a trip to a tropical country got me thinking about mosquitoes. Because of my long Covid issues, I’m concerned about the potential impact of any infection on my immune system. Published in December 2023.
#mosquitoes #prognosisnewsletter #longcovid
#mosquitoes #prognosisnewsletter #longcovid
How to Evade Pesky Mosquitos and Diseases They Bring
Hi, it’s Lisa in London. A recent trip to the tropics got me thinking about insect-borne diseases and pestilence. But before we get to that...
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November 28, 2024 at 10:18 AM
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about how a trip to a tropical country got me thinking about mosquitoes. Because of my long Covid issues, I’m concerned about the potential impact of any infection on my immune system. Published in December 2023.
#mosquitoes #prognosisnewsletter #longcovid
#mosquitoes #prognosisnewsletter #longcovid
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about the steps I’ve been taking to help improve my sleep — a key focus area when it comes to managing my long Covid condition. Published in January.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #sleep
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #sleep
Ergonomic Pillows and Nature Sounds for Deeper Sleep
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I’ve been taking advantage of the dark winter months to catch up on my sleep — a key focus area when it comes to recovering from long Covid. More on that shortly...
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November 28, 2024 at 10:24 AM
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about the steps I’ve been taking to help improve my sleep — a key focus area when it comes to managing my long Covid condition. Published in January.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #sleep
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #sleep
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote looking at some gadgets I’ve been using to help me avoid another long Covid crash. Published in August 2023.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #heartratemonitors #earplugs
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #heartratemonitors #earplugs
Gadgets That Help Alleviate Long Covid Crashes
Hi, it’s Lisa in London. I’ve been testing out various gadgets to help me avoid another long Covid crash. But before we get to that...
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November 28, 2024 at 10:01 AM
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote looking at some gadgets I’ve been using to help me avoid another long Covid crash. Published in August 2023.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #heartratemonitors #earplugs
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #heartratemonitors #earplugs
Why a food dye that’s getting banned in the US is staying in cocktail cherries in the UK — here’s my latest piece for Bloomberg’s Prognosis newsletter.
#health #food #artificialfooddyes #cocktailcherries #prognosisnewsletter
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#health #food #artificialfooddyes #cocktailcherries #prognosisnewsletter
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Why a Food Dye Banned in the US Will Stay in UK Cocktail Cherries
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I’ve been pondering the health risks associated with artificial dyes that can be found in cake ingredients, cocktail cherries and more. But before we get to that...
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February 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Why a food dye that’s getting banned in the US is staying in cocktail cherries in the UK — here’s my latest piece for Bloomberg’s Prognosis newsletter.
#health #food #artificialfooddyes #cocktailcherries #prognosisnewsletter
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#health #food #artificialfooddyes #cocktailcherries #prognosisnewsletter
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ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote exploring the challenges of trying to lose weight when I can’t do strenuous exercise because of my long Covid condition, given this leads to post-exertional malaise. Published in April.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #health #weight
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #health #weight
Losing Weight Is No Joke When You Have Long Covid
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I recently bought a bathroom scale to help me figure out how to lose the weight I gained after developing long Covid. But before we get to that...
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November 28, 2024 at 10:39 AM
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote exploring the challenges of trying to lose weight when I can’t do strenuous exercise because of my long Covid condition, given this leads to post-exertional malaise. Published in April.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #health #weight
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #health #weight
ICYMI: I recently wrote about a clutch of volcanic islands in the Indian Ocean being the real-life battleground between a virus that could ignite a pandemic — chikungunya — and the first vaccine to address it.
#health #vaccines #chikungunya #prognosisnewsletter
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#health #vaccines #chikungunya #prognosisnewsletter
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An Island Outbreak Becomes Testing Ground For New Vaccine Market
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I’m keeping an eye on the outbreak of a mosquito-borne disease in the Reunion Island, along with challenges facing the vaccine makers. But before we get to that...
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June 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
ICYMI: I recently wrote about a clutch of volcanic islands in the Indian Ocean being the real-life battleground between a virus that could ignite a pandemic — chikungunya — and the first vaccine to address it.
#health #vaccines #chikungunya #prognosisnewsletter
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#health #vaccines #chikungunya #prognosisnewsletter
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ICYMI: I wrote about a blood test that could potentially speed up the time it takes for endometriosis to be diagnosed, for Bloomberg’s Prognosis newsletter last month.
#health #womenshealth #endometriosis #bloodtest #prognosisnewsletter
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#health #womenshealth #endometriosis #bloodtest #prognosisnewsletter
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Swapping a Scalpel for a Blood Test for Endometriosis Sufferers
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I’ve been learning about a blood test that could substantially speed up the time it takes for endometriosis to be diagnosed. But before we get to that...
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June 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM
ICYMI: I wrote about a blood test that could potentially speed up the time it takes for endometriosis to be diagnosed, for Bloomberg’s Prognosis newsletter last month.
#health #womenshealth #endometriosis #bloodtest #prognosisnewsletter
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#health #womenshealth #endometriosis #bloodtest #prognosisnewsletter
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ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about how I learned the hard way that going to the sauna is yet another thing I have to be careful about since developing long Covid, given a sauna session is similar to doing low to moderate exercise. Published in March.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #sauna
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #sauna
How to Survive A Sauna If You Have Long Covid
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where a recent trip to the sauna left me wondering whether it can lead to a long Covid crash. But before we get to that...
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November 28, 2024 at 10:34 AM
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote about how I learned the hard way that going to the sauna is yet another thing I have to be careful about since developing long Covid, given a sauna session is similar to doing low to moderate exercise. Published in March.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #sauna
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #sauna
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote delving into whether it’s possible to alter my brain waves to help me manage my long Covid condition, particularly when I’m trying to recover from a crash. Published in November 2023.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #brainwaves
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #brainwaves
Changing Brain Waves to Help Recover From Long Covid Crashes
Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where I’ve been thinking about whether it’s possible to manage my long Covid condition by changing my brain waves. But before we get to that...
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November 28, 2024 at 10:09 AM
ICYMI: Here’s a piece I wrote delving into whether it’s possible to alter my brain waves to help me manage my long Covid condition, particularly when I’m trying to recover from a crash. Published in November 2023.
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #brainwaves
#longcovid #prognosisnewsletter #brainwaves