This week's eek health news: If you've had COVID, you're at a higher risk for serious cardiac and cardiovascular problemsup to a year after the initial illness — even if you had a mild case. But before you freak out, there's good news too. Here's what you need to know.
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Mysterious chronic illnesses
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Having a chronic illness can be incredibly frustrating and lonely — especially when it's one of the more mysterious ones that are hard to diagnose and treat, like long COVID. Here's how those who have been suffering with symptoms long after they got the coronavirus have shed light onother chronic illnesses.
Yes, you can run a marathon!
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Marathons are for only for athletic, skinny, muscular people, right? Wrong, says NPR's Emily Kwong. Not only can most people do it, she says, it can actually change your life. Together with her trainer, Kwong tells us about her first marathon experience and gives tips on how first-timers can build mileage and finish the race injury-free. This non-runner is definitely intrigued! Read her story or listen to it here.
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