REVIEW ARTICLE


Impact of Lifestyle Management on COVID-19



Dharmishtha R. Parmar1, *, Jinali M. Amin1, Preeti D. Verma2
1 Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. Gujarat, India
2 Department of Pharmacognosy, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. Gujarat, India


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Abstract

Background:

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious and deadly viral infection that led to a pandemic situation and has become the biggest challenge to overcome since its inception. To date, many infected people have lost their lives and many are suffering a lot due to post-COVID complications. The corona outbreak imposed different countries to undergo lockdown, which resulted in huge economic losses. The world is again battling with a new variant of Corona ‘Omicron’, which is spreading even more. Few reports have indicated that vaccinated people are also getting the infection and in some cases of new variants, serious complications are also observed. Scientists are yet striving to come forward with time-tested and registered medicines to eradicate the infection.

Objective:

A healthy lifestyle incorporating good food habits, ample physical activity, cessation of addictions, self-hygiene, and enough sleep to reduce stress and anxiety can help people in generating strong immunity. The objective of this review is to spread awareness among people regarding the significant role of lifestyle management in the development of strong immunity against COVID-19.

Methods:

All the information regarding different aspects of lifestyle management and COVID-19 was gathered through an exhaustive literature survey of books and scientific resources.

Conclusion:

The mortality and severity in the cases of COVID are many-a-times associated with low immunity. The virus is also getting mutated and may override the vaccine’s effectiveness. Hence, strong immunity plays a key role in supporting people, especially those with co-morbid health conditions, for the prevention of COVID-19 and that can be achieved by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Keywords: SARS-CoV-2, Lifestyle, Infectivity, Co-morbidity, Immunity, Phytomedicine, Vaccine.