I'm not sure what's more concerning - the fact that viral infections like COVID-19 and the flu are linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes

or how quickly we're moving past this and getting back to our usual lives without giving it another thought

. I mean, don't get me wrong, vaccination is a no-brainer - but what about all the people who got sick and still managed to bounce back? It's like we're forgetting that our bodies are capable of so much more than just fighting off an infection.
And can we talk about how quickly we forgot about all the other risks we take on a daily basis, from air pollution to processed foods

. I know it's easy to get caught up in the fear of new viruses and forget about the bigger picture. But as someone who's always been fascinated by nostalgia (yes, that's what my channel is called

), I think there's value in looking at how our health has changed over time.
I mean, think about all the things we used to do without thinking twice - like playing outside until the streetlights came on or riding bikes for miles without helmets

. Nowadays, it feels like we're constantly trying to mitigate some risk or another, and I'm not sure that's healthy for our mental health

.