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7Cold hands and cold feet could be a sign of circulation problems, especially when they occur along with tingling and numbness. Plenty of people suffer from such circulation problems, whether they’re relatively minor, more severe or potentially life-threatening. That’s because cold temperatures make blood vessels in the hands and feet constrict, diverting blood toward some ...click here to read more

Our gut is filled with millions of bacteria that help us digest and process our food, but they also have an effect on our immune system. New research has shown that a particular gut microbe can prevent severe flu infection in mouse studies by breaking down compounds commonly found in black tea, red wine, and ...click here to read more

It seems like 2016 will be the return of the polar vortex – extreme cold and high winds. As a result experts are warning Americans to prevent hypothermia and frostbite as best as they can. Wind chills can make temperatures feel as cold as 30 or 40 below zero which means frostbite can occur in ...click here to read more

Unfortunately, summer can’t last forever, and that means the arrival of the cold and flu season. As early as October, you’ll start noticing more people around you sniffling, sneezing, and coughing. No one enjoys being sick, so it’s important to prevent cold and flu as much as possible. As a senior, your risk of contracting ...click here to read more

Distinguishing between the common cold and the flu (influenza) may be quite different as they do share many similar traits. Furthermore, a person can experience both a cold and the flu simultaneously, which can make diagnosis even more difficult. The best way to decipher between the common cold and flu is recognizing the differences in ...click here to read more

As many of us are quite aware, with the winter comes an increased risk of illness. And yet, even though we know that the odds of catching a cold or flu during the winter are at their highest, it still doesn’t stop us from partaking in habits that can increase these odds even more. You ...click here to read more

Winter can be a chilling experience, especially because colder temperatures often mean outbreaks of the rhinovirus, or the cold virus. Colder temperatures, gusty winds and snow – and bundling up to take it on – are all what can be expected in a typical North American winter. Even Florida can get frosty! No wonder so ...click here to read more

Vitamin D does not reduce the risk of an asthma patient catching a cold, according to a new study. The findings were surprising, due to the fact that previous studies found a 40 percent decrease in asthma related issues for patients who raised their vitamin D levels from deficient to normal. The researchers previously concluded ...click here to read more

Winter can be a chilling experience. Colder temperatures, gusty winds and snow – and bundling up to take it on – are all what can be expected in a typical North American winter. Even Florida can get frosty! No wonder so many of us like to head south for a beach vacation. No matter where ...click here to read more

A daily dose of vitamin C and regular handwashing are both good methods to boost our immune system. Those simple and effective ways to keep us healthy are important, especially during cold and flu season when we need extra help to fight the spread of illness. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh may have ...click here to read more

I had lunch with a friend the other day and the guy had a coughing fit right at the table. Not good, and it turned me off my Cobb salad– and I hate to leave a good Cobb salad unfinished! But here’s why… Whenever you’re under the weather and can’t suppress the pressure wave that ...click here to read more

When you wake up sniffling, coughing and sneezing, you may think that you’ll win the “employee of the month” award if you trek into work even though sickness has taken over your body.  But, in reality this is the worst thing that you can do for your co-workers.  By “being a hero” and making the ...click here to read more

While it isn’t known for being one of the most low-calorie drinks on any menu, there has been a great deal of time and research that has gone into deciphering exactly how good, or how bad beer really is for your good health. And you could easily find proponents of both lines of thinking. While ...click here to read more