covid health

As we prepare ourselves for the Winter cold and flu season, we are now faced with the daily news of the resurgence of Covid-19 which can affect the elderly, vulnerable and those who suffer with underlying health conditions.

Now, as the UK prepares for lockdown 2.0, Gut microbiologist, Dr Kate Stephens reveals the surprising ways our bodies reacted to a life in lockdown and how getting your gut health in good order can help us adjust and prepare for the second instalment.

A recent trial[1] on both young and older adults looked at the effects of inactivity. They found that even two weeks of less physical activity had many negative effects. Both young and old gained some fatty tissue and lost some muscle tone during the study.