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Beat COVID with Great Health

Use habits and consistency to improve your odds

4 min readSep 6, 2020

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We know immunocompromised (fancy word time-existing health challenge) people are more likely to contract COVID and other afflictions. We’re also learning a large majority of COVID deaths are due to something called comorbidity, or multiple health conditions in addition to COVID.

In short, if you’re already battling one challenge, it’s tough to fend off a second. Ask the British about Yorktown in 1781 or any number of other battles across two fronts. It typically doesn’t turn out well.

Only an idiot tries to fight a war on two fronts, and only a madman tries to fight one on three. ~ David Eddings

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God forbid if you’re already fighting an affliction, I feel for you. Take extra precautions to keep yourself healthy and virus-free.

If you’re otherwise healthy, it’s time to prepare to beat COVID…and the countless other viruses coming our way.

Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor or health professional. Healthy folks have contracted COVID and other afflictions.

First, visit your doctor. You do have a doctor, right? You visit once a year, right? Work with your doctor to establish a baseline. Have your bloodwork done. Where do you stand? Prioritize and tackle any critical issues and…

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Jeff Hunsaker
Jeff Hunsaker

Written by Jeff Hunsaker

Curious technologist interested in writing, health, personal improvement, and continuous learning.

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