Essential for hundreds of bodily functions, an overlooked mineral might be your DNA's secret guardian. Low levels are linked to accelerated aging and a host of chronic diseases—yet many don’t get enough. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
September 03, 2024
Good morning!

Today's stories include a mineral that can protect your DNA, how COVID is linked to cortisol levels, a new FDA-authorized vaccine despite no clinical data, and much more.

I hope you had a relaxing Labor Day weekend.
Makai Allbert
Makai Allbert
Health Writer
Top Stories

 
 
Low Magnesium Linked to DNA Damage and Chronic Disease Risk
Low Magnesium Linked to DNA Damage and Chronic Disease Risk
Essential for hundreds of bodily functions, an overlooked mineral might be your DNA's secret guardian. Low levels are linked to accelerated aging and a host of chronic diseases—yet many don’t get enough.
Low Cortisol May Fuel Long COVID: Animal Study
Low Cortisol May Fuel Long COVID: Animal Study
A study published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity found that a COVID infection leads to lower cortisol levels, potentially worsening long COVID symptoms.
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WORDS OF WISDOM

Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance.
– Plato –
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<i>Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly</i>
Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly
Occupational Therapist
Standing Marches
Standing marches are simple but highly effective. The high steps contribute to core strengthening and postural stabilization and provide subtle movements throughout the spinal cord that help combat stiffness.

Step 1: Stand with your arms by your sides and your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 2: March in place, bringing your knees up as high as you can. Move slowly, taking 1 to 2 seconds to complete each step while focusing on movement accuracy.
Step 3: Perform this exercise for 2 minutes per set and attempt 3 sets, making modifications as needed.

This exercise can be slowed down considerably to accommodate for rigidity and bradykinesia (slowness of movement).

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