A new study suggests that being exposed to cold weather can actually increase the chances of getting a nasty cold. The study, carried out by Yale University scientists, showed that exposure to even a slight chill dramatically increased the chances of lab mice acquiring rhinoviruses, or symptoms associated with the common cold. The study also […]
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New research shows that it’s okay to work out while suffering from an illness — so long as it’s a mild condition. In fact, some health experts believe engaging in physical exercise of moderate intensity can actually help you overcome a cold. “If you are mildly sick, [staying] active will promote your immune function, and […]
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There isn’t much a person can do to overcome the flu except stay home and rest, however these 6 foods might also help ease any symptoms associated with the flu to ensure a speedy recovery!
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Germs—be they viral infections, bacterial microbes, or super bugs waiting to take you out for an entire week—are invisible and brutal in their penetration of our lives. However, in a world rife with germs just waiting to attack, many of us pass them back and forth unbeknownst via very common daily habits, like these… Airplane […]
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This is shaping up to be a rough winter. And not just in terms of the weather — according to a new report from one prairie province, more people have died this year from the flu than during the pandemic of 2009. The province of Saskatchewan is reporting that more than 1,100 people have been […]
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A new study suggests that if you’re suffering from the flu and decide to take over-the-counter medication to reduce a fever, it’s best to stay at home. That’s because new research shows that such medication can actually increase the chances of spreading the flu to others. The study, which was carried out by McMaster University […]
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