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Wash your hands often. Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and clean water are not available, use an alcohol-based product. Stay warm. Cold temperatures can cause serious health problems, especially in infants and older adults. Stay dry, and dress warmly in several layers ... Read More

Winter Health Tips: Avoiding the worst of winter’s woes Boston, MA —Winter may be a wonderland, but it's also the deadliest time of year for those in the north. Heart attacks and other serious cardiac problems are more common in winter. There's flu to contend with, too. Researchers tend to blame cold weather and poor housing for such seasonal ills, but the January issue of the Harvard Health Letter reports that long nights and vitamin shortfalls may be factors, too. The eight common winter ... Read More

With the Holidays near and the New Year soon approaching, it's that time when a lot of us start thinking of a New Years resolution; most of which pledge to get in to better shape. This includes diet and exercise. In order to achieve your ultimate goal, you need to have some knowledge of health and fitness as well as motivation. While this does not mean you need to join a local gym, you will find it's more successful. When you're in search of ... Read More

There's no cure for the common cold. But what about cold remedies that claim to make you feel better faster? Find out what's effective — and what's not. Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold, and many are nearly as ancient. The use of chicken soup as a congestion cure dates back centuries. But is longevity any guarantee that a cold remedy works? Do effective cold remedies even exist? Here's a look at some common cold remedies and what's known ... Read More

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