Exercise, vaccination linked to lower risk of long Covid-19, Discovery finds
People exercising more than 150 minutes a week, were 47% less likely to report four or more lingering symptoms after infection
09 June 2022 - 12:12
UPDATED 09 June 2022 - 18:22
Vaccination and being physically active are associated with a lower risk of long Covid-19, according to research by health and life insurer Discovery.
Long Covid-19 describes an array of persistent health problems that can linger months after an initial coronavirus infection, affecting many different organs and people’s quality of life...
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