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Why Making Small Decisions Helps You Feel Better Jan 26, 2025

If you’re living with Long COVID or a post-infection condition, you know how limited energy can make every decision feel harder. No one wants to waste precious energy on a decision that might turn out to be the “wrong” one. But here’s the good news: thoughtfully made...

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Symptom Management by Addressing Root Causes Jan 12, 2025

When symptoms like pain, dizziness, headaches, brain fog, or muscle weakness arise, they often feel like unwelcome intrusions. Yet, these sensations are more than challenges that impact how you feel; they are signals—ways the body communicates that something needs attention. Learning how to...

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Where Do You Want to Be This Time Next Year? Dec 29, 2024

I have a confession to make, 2025 is the first time I have felt truly optimistic about the year ahead since New Year’s Eve, December 2019. When the New Year rolled around, battling Long COVID symptoms meant I didn’t feel as excited as usual for the year ahead, or able to make plans...

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Rethinking Exercise for Long COVID Recovery Dec 15, 2024

In the context of Long COVID and exercise, people need a new approach to physical activity in order to support recovery.

Traditional Exercise and the Long COVID Dilemma

Exercise is often viewed as a cornerstone of good health, but for those with Long COVID and other post-infection conditions, it...

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Finding Joy While Managing Symptoms During the Holidays Dec 01, 2024

It’s December 1st, and the holiday season is officially here. We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and have taken time to recover after the festivities.

For many, this time of year brings joy and connection, but it can also come with challenges—especially for those managing...

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Honoring Resilience: Sharing a Journey to Recovery Nov 17, 2024

Every day, we’re honored and inspired by the incredible stories of resilience and determination from those navigating the journey of Long COVID and other post-infection conditions. We are deeply committed to supporting our clients’ journeys and are grateful for the privilege to walk...

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Living With Someone Who Has Long COVID Nov 03, 2024

Hello,

I’m Simon, Katie’s husband, and for this week’s blog she and Andrea invited me to share some thoughts on living with someone who suffers from the effects of Long COVID. The last few years have been quite a journey of highs and lows. A lot of the content ThriveNinety...

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What We Know - and Don’t Know - About the Drivers of Long COVID Oct 20, 2024

Long COVID is a condition that continues to impact millions worldwide, long after the acute phase of COVID-19 has passed. Understanding the drivers behind this complex syndrome is valuable to developing treatments that help people get back to their lives. Katie is an economist and part of her...

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Key Insights from the NIH RECOVER Conference: What’s Next for Long COVID? Oct 06, 2024

Last week, I was able to attend the NIH RECOVER - Treating Long COVID conference in Washington, D.C. It was the first of its kind, a groundbreaking event, gathering experts from government, research, industry, healthcare, and those with lived experience of Long COVID and other post-infection...

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The Pathway of Recovery Comparing Long Covid and Injuries Sep 22, 2024

When we get sick or injured, we generally have a sense for what we need to do to get better and what the recovery process looks like in terms of things we need to do, medical support and timelines. However, with Long Covid and other post-viral conditions, these steps don’t work and the...

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Quick Win vs. Lasting Impact Sep 09, 2024

When we're feeling off and are desperate to regain a fraction of our former energy levels, it can be tempting to look for a quick fix. For those dealing with Long Covid and other post-viral conditions, the idea of feeling better or being able to do something you haven’t been able to do in a...

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The Tyranny of Stairs Aug 25, 2024

When my Long Covid symptoms  were at their worst I remember how much I hated stairs. In fact, I feared them. This may seem incomprehensible to people who go up and down stairs without a second thought. However, if you are impacted by Long Covid, and some of the over 200 symptoms it can...

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