Joel Sweeney+FollowSmoking and Long Covid: The Surprising LinkTurns out, your smoking habit could make long Covid way worse. A massive study from Japan found that smokers—especially those using both regular and heated tobacco—are more likely to get hit with chest pain, joint pain, shortness of breath, and even a messed-up sense of smell for months after Covid. Heated tobacco users even reported sexual dysfunction. Yet another reason to ditch the cigs! #Health #BodyHealth #LongCovid21Share
suarezpatricia+FollowBrainstem: The Missing Link in Long COVID?Ever wondered why long COVID and ME/CFS mess with so many parts of your body? Scientists now think it could all come down to the brainstem. New research suggests that infections might damage the brainstem’s connective tissue, causing a domino effect of symptoms like fatigue, pain, and brain fog. If this theory holds up, it could finally explain why these conditions are so tough to treat—and open the door to new therapies. Wild, right? #Health #BodyHealth #LongCOVID00Share
xwest+FollowLong Covid Changed My Ride—But Not My JoyThought chasing pro cycling dreams was all about grit? Turns out, Long Covid had other plans for me. After the virus, my body just wouldn’t bounce back—hello, fatigue and a weird 'rev limiter' on my rides. I had to let go of racing, but here’s the twist: slowing down helped me rediscover why I love cycling in the first place. Now, it’s about coffee stops, cake, and actually listening to my body. Sometimes losing the race means winning at life. #Health #BodyHealth #LongCovid00Share
