Correspondent And COVID 'Long Hauler' Anna King: As 2021 Rings In, Consider Staying Home
Broken heart syndrome? I’m still waiting for a diagnosis. As Dr. Reed has studied, many people who haven’t even had COVID-19 this year have been reporting what’s called “broken heart syndrome.” It feels like you’re having a heart attack, but you’re not. It’s caused by stress and can often be treated. “The effects of the pandemic are stressing everyone out,” Reed says. “People aren’t exercising as much, a lot of my patients have put on a lot of weight. It’s really changed people’s lifestyles.” Reed recommends spending time on self care. Exercise. Eating righ...