It’s Official: Long COVID Is a Chronic Condition

Plus, travel tips for food allergies. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Health Central | Healthy Self ](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=) [Long COVID Is Now Considered a Chronic Disease](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=) [Long COVID Is Now Considered a Chronic Disease](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=) A new report from the Social Security Administration and the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine [confirms that COVID can cause long-term illness and, for some, permanent disability](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=). We spoke to one of the report’s lead scientists. [Traveling With a Food-Allergic Kid: A Mom’s Advice](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=) [Traveling With a Food-Allergic Kid: A Mom’s Advice](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=) The mother of a teen son with severe food allergies shares [what she’s learned](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=) through trial and (a lot of) error about how to ensure a safe, enjoyable trip. [We Want to Hear From You: Does Your Condition Make You Lonely? ](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=) [We Want to Hear From You: Does Your Condition Make You Lonely?](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=) People with a chronic condition are especially vulnerable to loneliness, which has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. Tell us if you feel lonely at times in our [anonymous survey](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=). [What is psoralens therapy for psoriasis.png](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=) [We have the answer!](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=) Psoralens are chemicals derived from plants that are used with light therapy to treat psoriasis and other skin conditions. If your dermatologist has recommended this treatment for your psoriasis, understanding [how it works](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=) can help you get the most out of it. [This Zesty Plant-Based Wrap Will Be Your New Lunchtime Fave](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=) Let’s Do Lunch! [This Zesty Plant-Based Wrap Will Be Your New Lunchtime Fave]() A spicy riff on classic tuna salad, our [Buffalo Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Salad Wrap](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTpsrFYhKoSuk_zKDucKFic8kb62Zucr09VfArBflR8sep32H-h4PYNv5zNfsQVfhKnxBg_mI=) is an explosion of flavor and easy to whip up for a quick, nutritious lunch. Aside from being high in protein and fiber, chickpeas are am excellent source of folate, iron, and zinc. Dig in! 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