You may have heard that some COVID-19 survivors are experiencing issues long after they’ve
“recovered” from COVID-19. MedStar Health recently instituted our COVID Recovery Program,
one of the first in the area, with the intent to help these “long-haulers.”

Ruth Davila never saw her heart attack coming. Ruth, now 61, has no family history of heart disease or health problems of her own. Between running her own construction company and keeping up with her three adult children, she was extremely active and also exercised regularly.

Everyone’s seen a heart attack as portrayed on TV or in a movie. It’s often a male victim, who clutches their chest in pain and falls to the ground. It takes no more than five seconds for someone to insist an ambulance be called.

There’s no doubt that vitamin D is essential. The nutrient is known to help build stronger bones, support the immune system, and more. Yet D deficiency is very common, affecting about 50 percent of the population worldwide. Some signs and symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include bone pain, muscle aches, and mood changes like depression. But low levels of vitamin D may also cause you to feel downright exhausted.