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Adenoviruses are Different Than Cold and Flu Viruses
The flu can utterly devastate the body and leave you feeling wrung out, but it’s not the only winter illness to be concerned about. We all suffer from colds at some point, too. But then over here is this other thing that few know about. It turns out that adenoviruses are making people sick, too. Knowing the difference between these viruses, the flu, and the common cold may even help you stay healthier....
November 17, 2020
Does Vitamin C Really Shorten the Common Cold?
My mama used to give me vitamin C at the first sign of a cold, hoping to stave it off. But while it may have been helpful in some ways, it may not actually do what mama thought. There is no direct evidence that vitamin C -prevents- colds, says the -National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. But don't give up hope or throw out mama's advice just yet. There is some evidence that suggests...
January 21, 2020
Myth vs Fact: Is a Cold Water Plunge Actually Healthy?
The anecdotal evidence is overwhelming. A recent - Time Magazine - article lists story after story of people who believe annual cold-water plunges are responsible for their strong bodies and good health. But is there any evidence to support their claims? We have the real scoop. Claims abound that cold-water plunges can improve immune function, help circulation, fight pain and inflammation and even...
October 16, 2019
5 Simple Ways to Lower Cold and Flu Risk
Are you being bombarded with reminders to get a flu shot? Welcome to fall and winter. Whether you decide to get a flu shot or not is a personal decision that depends on your risk of complications from influenza, but regardless of that decision, there are other strategies to employ that will offer protection against illness. Achoo! - Whether it is at your doctor’s office, visiting your grandkids, or...
October 30, 2017
Catching a Cold? Having Sex Might Help!
It’s that time of year again - when the weather gets cooler, the leaves change, everything starts coming out with a pumpkin spice flavor, and everyone around you starts sniffling. Catching a cold or battling the flu is as much a part of Fall as Halloween decorations and tailgate parties. But it doesn’t have to be. “How?” you ask? Simple. Have sex! - No, Seriously... The best way to fight a cold or...
October 9, 2017