Easy Health Digest-June 9, 2020

Using NSAIDs like Motrin and Advil for pain relief can damage your stomach and put you at risk of heart attack and stroke. But there’s one more reason to reach for something else… these meds could also make it harder for you to battle a resistant infection.More »

There’s still so much we don’t know about the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes — COVID-19. Among the most important questions we need answers to: How common is the asymptomatic version of the disease and does a lack of symptoms affect the spread?  More »

Weight loss surgery can come with big benefits, including lowering your risk of chronic conditions, like heart disease and diabetes. The surgery is not without risks, though, including a small percentage of deaths. Fortunately, there’s a way to cut that risk by 40 percent before you enter the operating room… More »

When researchers looked at data from 17,000 adults they noticed that those who had lower blood pressure had a higher potassium intake. So, here’s a list of foods that can help you get more of this heart health-boosting nutrient… More »