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There is good news, finally, for those “long haulers” suffering from the long-term effects of COVID, or what is now known as Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC). Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to the President and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, appeared at the White House COVID-19 Response Team Briefing to announce that the National Institutes of Health is researching it, backed by $1.15 billion of funding. “I'm happy to say that yesterday, there was the first in what will be a series of research opportunity announcements released for NIH initiatives on this puzzling syndrome,” he said. Read on—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had Coronavirus. Dr. Fauci Described Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) and Its SymptomsSaid Dr. Fauci: “The symptoms of this include fatigue, shortness of breath, sleep disorders, fevers, GI symptoms, anxiety, and depression, and what some have heard me referring to as ‘brain fog’ or an inability or a difficulty in concentrating or focusing. Remember these are post acute sequelae: After the virus essentially has been cleared from the body and actually new symptoms sometimes arise well after the time of infection or they evolve over time and they may persist…for months and can range from mild annoying to actually quite incapacitating. The magnitude of the problem is not yet fully known.”Dr. Fauci described a few studies that indicate the issue could affect a significant percentage of the population. “There have been a number of papers that have described in some detail”—he mentioned one “in China of 1,700 patients who actually had been hospitalized” but stressed that “you can get this post acute syndrome, even in individuals who did not require hospitalization. The six month followup showed a variety of signs and symptoms shown here with many having fatigue and weakness…sleep difficulties, anxiety, or depression, and the greater proportion of patients with more severe illness at impaired lung diffusion and capacity.” A new study from the University of Washington found “something alarming” said Fauci—that “approximately 30% of the patients who were enrolled…reported persistent symptoms for as long as nine months after illness. Fatigue was the most common reported symptom and persistent symptoms were reported by one third of our patients with mild disease.“RELATED: 10 COVID Symptoms You Haven’t Heard AboutDr. Fauci Discussed Possibilities for TreatmentFauci’s inter-agency group—including the NIH, the CDC and others—met in December with “experts in all of these areas, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, neurologic, immunologic, and pediatrics, to scope out the kinds of things that we would need to be looking at with this puzzling syndrome.” There is no cure for Long COVID. Dr. Fauci was asked if he “could tell us just a little bit more about, and it's early, but what the epidemic of Long COVID might look like even beyond the pandemic and how worried you are about that. And if you're seeing any early work going on in trying to develop sort of therapeutics or other ways of addressing it?”“That's a very important question about what we can do about it, and that's the reason why we are creating these cohorts and we're looking at what might possibly be hints at pathogenesis,” said Fauci. “It's very difficult to treat something when you don't know what the target of the treatment is. And that's the reason why it's extremely important to take a look at these individuals, not only the scope of this and not only the depth and breadth of the symptoms, but also to try and have some correlate that actually is a pathophysiological correlate. Once we get that—and an important part of this would be to design therapeutic approaches, hopefully by medications that we already have. We just need to know how to use them.”RELATED: Dr. Fauci Just Said When We'd Get Back to NormalHow to Not Get Long COVIDFollow Fauci’s fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—wear a face mask that fits snugly and is double layered, don’t travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don't go indoors with people you're not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, get vaccinated when it becomes available to you, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don't visit any of these 35 Places You're Most Likely to Catch COVID.
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The Nike running coach and Instagram influencer Knox Robinson once gave some great advice to runners who are looking to maximize their workouts: "Think about running in terms of 'minutes' versus 'miles,'" he said. "It sounds super-basic, but it's a total shift in how you view your training." In other words, if you focus on running for 45 minutes, you'll likely get a longer and more fruitful workout than if you simply focused on running exactly four miles. "Also, on a physical level it's good to focus on what elites sometimes call 'time on feet:' the idea that it's the clock, not simply the distance or pace, that informs our running and the impact it has on the body and the mind," he said.According to many leading health experts and several studies—including one published in 2018 in the journal Scientific Reports—the same thinking could be applied to walking, and this approach debunks the popular notion that you should always aim to walk for 10,000 steps every day."The number of steps a person takes in a day is not an ideal benchmark nor is it an accurate indicator of physical health," former Surgeon General Kenneth P. Moritsugu, MD, recently told SFGate. "In fact, the concept of walking 10,000 steps a day as the minimum for good health was inspired by marketing, not science, when a Japanese company launched a new pedometer named the '10,000-step meter' with the slogan, 'Let's walk 10,000 steps a day.'"According to a study conducted by the Harvard University-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital and published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, you only need to take 4,400 steps a day to "significantly" lower your risk of death. "Risk of death continued to decrease with more steps taken but leveled off at around 7,500 steps a day—less than the default goal in many wearables." What's truly important, say the researchers, is that you supplement your walks with more energetic bouts of exercise."Regular exercise should be the goal, even if it is just 20 minutes per day," Moritsugu notes.RELATED: Sign up for our newsletter for the latest fitness and weight loss news.If you want to fully maximize the health benefits of your walks, however, a new report published by The Wall Street Journal indicates that you should be, to echo Robinson, focusing on the time you're walking outside rather than the distance or steps taken. After all, this will help you soak in all of the inherent health benefits of being in nature. "Spending time in the woods—a practice the Japanese call 'forest bathing'—is strongly linked to lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress hormones and decreased anxiety, depression and fatigue," observes the WSJ.In the aforementioned study published in Scientific Reports, 20,000 people were "significantly more likely to report good health and well-being when they spent 120 minutes or more in nature a week," says the WSJ report. "The good vibe peaked at 200 to 300 minutes a week. Anything less than two hours didn't make a difference."So if you're walking for your exercise, make sure you walk for longer, and focus more on the time you're outside and less on the number of steps you're taking. If you really want to be healthier, add 20 minutes of more hardcore exercise, as well. And for more science-backed news you can use, make sure you're aware of The Major Side Effect of Sitting on the Couch Too Much, Say Experts.More Great Healthy Living Stories From Eat This, Not That!The One Workout That Drives 29 Percent More Fat Loss, Says ScienceThis “Game Changer” Drug Could Help You Lose 10 Pounds, Says New StudyIf You Lack This Personality Trait, Your Risk of Early Death SkyrocketsThe Single Most Effective Way to Work Out Every Day, Say PsychologistsThis Incredible Four-Second Workout Actually Works, Says New Study
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To keep blood sugar levels stable, metabolism running, and weight loss on track, a snack can be one of the best tools in your arsenal. But if you choose unhealthy snacks—they're often the kinds that come in packages—then you do the exact opposite. Big yikes.That's why we've rounded up some of the most popular chips, crackers, popcorn, cookies, and snack bars that either have sketchy nutritionals or do more harm than good for your belly. Make sure you're not munching on these truly unhealthy snacks. Instead, stock up on The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now. Chips 1 Lay's Potato Chips, Barbecue 1 oz (about 15 chips): 150 calories, 9 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 150 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (1 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 2 g protein These are an American favorite—especially for the male population. They're not the worst chip on this list in calories or sodium, but they do still contain 10 grams of fat. If six-pack abs are in your sights, these chips are not your friend. 2 Ruffles Original 1 oz (about 12 chips): 160 calories, 10 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 150 mg sodium, 15 g carbs (1 g fiber, <1 g sugar), 2 g protein Although these may have a more pleasing texture, they're not worth the eye-popping fat content. (Trivia: Ruffles was originally created to mimic the ruffles in fabric during the late 1950s. Its design was supposed to prevent breakage.) 3 Lay's Potato Chips, Classic 1 oz serving (about 15 chips): 160 calories, 10 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat) 170 mg sodium, 15 g carbs (1 g fiber, <1 g sugar), 2 g protein These are so salty and oily, you'll find a coating on both your fingers and tongue after just one. That's reason enough to stay away! 4 Pringles Sour Cream&Onion 1 oz serving (about 15 chips): 150 calories, 9 g fat (2.5 g saturated fat), 160 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (<1 g fiber, <1 g sugar), 1 g protein The use of soybean oil and MSG drops the rank of these Pringles. MSG increases appetite by blocking the message to the brain that you've eaten your fill—hello, abdominal fat! Consuming MSG is only one of the bad habits making you fat! 5 Herr's Ketchup Flavored Potato Chips 1 oz: 150 calories, 0 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 280 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (1 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 2 g protein If you're one of those people who puts ketchup on literally everything, you're probably tempted to indulge in these chips. But proceed with caution. Combining two salty items can only produce one result: sky-high sodium and fat. One serving contains 10 grams of fat and 300 milligrams of sodium. 6 Pringles Cheddar Cheese Per 1 serving (15 chips): 150 calories, 9 g fat (2.5 g saturated fat), 180 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (1 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 1 g protein Like the salt and vinegar variety, Pringles' cheddar cheese chips are high in fat, including saturated fat, and sodium. So these are a no-go as well. 7 Ruffles Cheddar&Sour Cream 1 oz serving (about 11 chips): 160 calories, 10 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 180 mg sodium, 15 g carbs (1 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 2 g protein The nutritional profile of these and Ruffles' Original are about the same. However, this cheesy flavor contains artificial dyes, which a study in Neurotherapeutics discovered can contribute to ADHD in children. 8 Herr's Salt&Vinegar Per 1 serving: 150 calories, 9 g fat (2.5 g saturated fat), 490 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (1 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 2 g protein If you take nothing else from this article, heed this—the Herr's salt and vinegar chips have a whopping 490 milligrams of sodium per serving, far higher than any other option on this list. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams per day, but they hope most adults will actually consume no more than 1,500 milligrams per day. So keeping this in mind, one serving of these chips is almost one-third of that. Yikes! 9 Ruffles Baked Cheddar&Sour Cream 1 oz serving (about 11 chips): 120 calories, 3.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 250 mg sodium, 22 g carbs (1 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 2 g protein These oven-baked chips may boast a lower fat content than their fried counterparts, but they add in a ton more salt—and sodium counts big time. For every extra gram of salt you eat in a day—that's a mere 1/5 of a teaspoon, or about what you'll find in one of those tiny salt packets from the soup shop—your risk of obesity climbs by 25%, according to a study at Queen Mary University in London. Researchers speculate that sodium alters our metabolism, changing the way we absorb fat. 10 Fritos Corn Chips, Chili Cheese 1 oz (about 31 chips): 180 calories, 11 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 310 mg sodium, 18 g carbs (1 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 2 g protein One serving of these Fritos costs you 10 grams of fat and 270 milligrams of sodium, both diet demons. They're also made with caramel coloring—which is often found in soft drinks (one of the unhealthiest foods on the planet)—and is a possible carcinogen in humans, as found by a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study. If the possibility of absorbing more fat doesn't scare you, an increased risk of cancer should. 11 Cheetos, Flamin' Hot 1 oz (about 21 chips): 170 calories, 11 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 250 mg sodium, 15 g carbs (<1 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 1 g protein You know how these spicy cheesy chips dye your fingertips red? Just imagine what they'd do to your insides. This snack is jam-packed with artificial dyes and MSG, an addicting flavor enhancer that keeps you reaching into the orange bag. 12 UTZ Red Hot 1 oz (about 20 chips): 150 calories, 9 g fat (2.5 g saturated fat), 300 mg sodium, 15 g carbs (1 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 2 g protein Spicy foods are notoriously good for giving your metabolism a kick, but these red hot chips are an exception. Riddled with artificial dyes, MSG, and a whopping 300 milligrams of sodium, you're better off skipping this snack. Microwave Popcorn 13 Jolly Time Mini Bags Blast O Butter, Ultimate Theatre Style Per 3 tbsp unpopped (4.5 cups popped, 1 serving per bag): 210 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 440 mg sodium, 23 g carbs (4 g fiber, <1 g sugar), 3 g protein Although we kept serving sizes consistent for most of the popcorn bags, we made an exception for this one. That's because the bag is marketed as a single serving, so we'd assume people would likely work through the entire thing. Doing so means you'll set yourself back 16 grams of fat coming from inflammatory palm oil. It's not just microwaveable popcorn that does it; check out these foods with misleading serving sizes to see more examples of how you could be duped into consuming more calories than you were initially led to believe. 14 Cousin Willie's Buttery Explosion Per 2 tbsp (30 g) unpopped (5 cups popped): 160 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat, 3 g trans fat), 340 mg sodium, 17 g carbs (5 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 3 g protein This bag of kernels is a relic of the old days. Before the FDA announced that it was banning partially hydrogenated oils—also known as artery-clogging trans fats—from food, the majority of microwaveable popcorn brands contained this shelf-stable ingredient. Because the ban was enforced in 2018, many brands have moved away from this cardiotoxic ingredient. Not Cousin Willie's. The Indiana-based company serves up 150% of your recommended maximum intake of trans fats—one of the worst foods for your brain—in their standard serving. 15 Pop-Secret Homestyle Per 2 tbsp (25 g) unpopped (3 cups popped): 130 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 290 mg sodium, 12 g carbs (2 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 2 g protein Besides the high sodium and fat content, we were also irked by Pop-Secret's addition of palm oil and vague "natural flavors" to their kernels. 16 Act II Xtreme Butter Per 2 tbsp (36 g) unpopped (5 cups popped): 160 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 290 mg sodium, 20 g carbs (3 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 3 g protein With TBHQ and palm oil, we'd rather stay snackless while watching a movie! 17 Pop-Secret Double Butter Flavor Per 2 tbsp (25 g) unpopped (4 cups popped): 130 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 270 mg sodium, 12 g carbs (2 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 2 g protein It might have less fat than other popcorn brands, but Pop-Secret contains more salt. And it's no secret that a high salt intake is bad news for your health. 18 Orville Redenbacher's Pour Over Movie Theater Butter Per 2 tbsp (33 g) unpopped (3.5 cups popped): 180 calories, 14 g fat (4.5 g saturated fat), 330 mg sodium, 15 g carbs (3 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 2 g protein Those 14 grams of fat are full of linoleic acid: an omega-6 fatty acid that has been found to be possibly adipogenic, which means it promotes fat storage in our bodies. Luckily, you have the calorie-cutting power in your own hands, thanks to Orville Redenbacher's "Pour Over" butter. Use the flavor sparsely! 19 Orville Redenbacher's Movie Theater Butter Per 2 tbsp (34 g) unpopped (5.5 cups popped): 170 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 380 mg sodium, 17 g carbs (2 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 2 g protein This might surprise you, but the ingredients of Orville Redenbacher's Movie Theater Butter are the exact same as the "Homestyle" bowl listed below. But because there is more fat and sodium in this recipe, we'd recommend going with the option below if you have to choose one. 20 Orville Redenbacher's Homestyle Per 2 tbsp (35 g) unpopped (4 cups popped): 170 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 280 mg sodium, 18 g carbs (3 fiber, 0 g sugar), 2 g protein It might be called "Homestyle," but we'd bet you don't have "artificial flavors" or "TBHQ" in your pantry. We do, however, hope you have these healthy pantry staples! Crackers 21 Keebler Club Crackers, Original Per 1 serving, 4 pieces: 70 calories, 3 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 125 mg sodium, 9 g carbs (0 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 0 g protein They're a go-to staple snack when your stomach is upset—but, unfortunately, not so great in general. At first glance, the nutritionals don't seem too bad but since these crackers are so nutrient-void, doubling or tripling your serving size (which is pretty easy to do when the recommended serving size is just four crackers!) can spell bad news for your belly fat. 22 Ritz Roasted Vegetable Per 1 serving, 5 crackers: 80 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 150 mg sodium, 10 g carbs (0 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 1 g protein As the name suggests, this box contains a handful of dehydrated vegetables. The problem is, the main ingredient is still flour and it's bogged down with partially hydrogenated oils and high-fructose corn syrup. 23 Ritz Bits Sandwiches, Cheese Per 1 serving, 13 pieces: 160 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 160 mg sodium, 18 g carbs (0 g fiber, 4 g sugar), 2 g protein Time to stop reaching into your tote bag and doling these out to your kiddos; they're soiled with sugar, artificial dyes, and partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil. 24 Cheez-It Original Per 1 serving, 27 crackers: 150 calories, 8 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 230 mg sodium, 17 g carbs (<1 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 3 g protein Cheez-Its' lack of fiber prevents these crackers from having a meaningful impact on hunger. If you're going to snack, do so smartly. 25 Keebler Club Crackers, Multigrain Per 1 serving, 4 crackers: 60 calories, 2.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 140 mg sodium, 10 g carbs (0 g fiber, 2 g sugar), <1 g protein If you're looking for a plain cracker to calm your tummy, you can find one without preservatives and high fructose corn syrup. 26 Keebler Town House Flatbread Crisps Sea Salt&Olive Oil Per 1 serving, 8 crackers: 70 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 140 mg sodium, 11 g carbs (<1 g fiber, <1 g sugar), 1 g protein The four grams of fat here come mostly from soybean oil, which the experts are not exactly fans of. 27 Wheat Thins Original Per 1 serving, 16 crackers: 140 calories, 5 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 200 mg sodium, 22 g carbs (3 g fiber, 5 g sugar), 2 g protein Wheat Thins rely heavily on refined grains, which means less protein and fiber in each serving. Cookies 28 Keebler E.L.Fudge Elfwich Per 1 serving, 2 cookies: 180 calories, 9 g fat (3.5 g saturated fat), 95 mg sodium, 24 g carbs (<1 g fiber, 14 g sugar), 2 g protein These cookies are double stuffed with fudge, which clearly means double the trouble. And 14 grams of sugar in just cookies is never a good look. 29 Oreos Per 1 serving, 3 cookies: 160 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 135 mg sodium, 25 g carbs (0 g fiber, 14 g sugar), 1 g protein This might be the classic cook from your childhood, but it's loaded up with sugar and HFCS. Plus, the simple carbs aren't doing you any favors, either. Along with the zero fiber you're getting, you'll end up staying hungry, reaching for more and that's not going to help you keep your weight-loss goals in check. 30 Pepperidge Farm Milano Dark Chocolate Per 1 serving, 3 cookies: 180 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 60 mg sodium, 22 g carbs (1 g fiber, 11 g sugar), 2 g protein Here, you're getting 11 grams of added sugar in one serving—yes, that's a whole lot! 31 Mega Stuf Golden Oreo Per 1 serving, 2 cookies: 150 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 80 mg sodium, 21 g carbs (0 g fiber, 12 g sugar), <1 g protein And if couldn't get any worse, it can. Mega Stuf Oreos should never be a staple of your lunch lineup, and if you look closely, this serving is only for 2 cookies. So please, leave the Mega Stuf Golden Oreos on the store's shelf, as it's high in calories, fat, and sugar. 32 Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies Per 1 serving, 4 cookies: 140 calories, 7 g fat (2.5 g saturated fat), 105 mg sodium, 20 g carbs (1 g fiber, 9 g sugar), 1 g protein The biggest problem with Famous Amos cookies? It's how small they are, as it's way too easy for the calories and fat to rack up as you mindlessly munch away. Nutrition Bars 33 Detour Cookies 'n Cream Crunch Per 1 bar: 350 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated), 250 mg sodium, 30 g carbs (6 g fiber, 9 g sugar, 11 g sugar alcohol), 32 g protein If the whopping 350 calories in this Detour bar didn't deter you from skipping it, consider the ultra-long ingredient list. 34 Balance Bar Chocolate Peanut Butter Per 1 bar: 210 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 150 mg sodium, 22 g carbs (1 g fiber, 17 g sugar), 14 g protein Following a protein blend, the second ingredient in this bar is sugar in the form of fructose. A study by the Endocrine Society found that fructose is a major cause for dangerous visceral fat. 35 Clif Bar Chocolate Brownie Per 1 bar: 250 calories, 5 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 180 mg sodium, 44 g carbs (4 g fiber, 21 g sugar), 9 g protein Opt for a Snickers bar over this chocolate brownie Clif and you'll save a gram of sugar! 36 Zone Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Per 1 bar: 180 calories, 5 g fat (2.5 g saturated fat), 170 mg sodium, 24 g carbs (<1 g fiber, 18 g sugar), 10 g protein This bar boasts 10 grams of protein and is under 200 calories, so at first glance, it may seem like a good choice. But don't be fooled—it certainly deserves a spot on our list of unhealthy snacks. It contains four different forms of sugar within the first six ingredients listed on the nutrition label. Brown rice syrup and corn syrup are the first two ingredients, which means they're the most abundant. Plus, the lack of fiber won't keep your hunger pangs or blood sugar spikes at bay. 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