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Five Ways To Increase Your Immune System

This article was republished from WebMD.com You’re being careful to avoid COVID-19 infection – you’re staying home, washing your hands, and wiping down surfaces. Another way you can protect yourself and your family is to prepare your immune system to fight the virus if you do get infected. Think of it this way – when coronavirus attacks your body, it’s waging a battle against you. If you don’t have your ‘armor’ on, you will likely get wounded. While you are at home, […]

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How Long Does Coronavirus Live On Objects & Surfaces

This article was republished from WebMD.com The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 mainly spreads from person to person. When someone who is infected coughs or sneezes, they send droplets containing the virus into the air. A healthy person can then breathe in those droplets. You can also catch the virus if you touch a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touch your mouth, nose, or eyes.Coronavirus: What you Need to KnowThe coronavirus can live for hours to days on surfaces

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The Dos and Don’ts In Safeguarding Against Coronavirus

This article was republished from WebMD.comSharing some tips to help protect yourself from the Coronavirus. Dos and Don’ts for Everyone DO – Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, several times a day. Use soap and water or a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol: Before cooking or eating After using the bathroom After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing DON’T – Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth. If you have somehow come into contact with the virus, touching your face can help it enter your

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Natural Ways To Remove Dark Circles Under Eyes

Republished from Medical News Today Although dark eye circles are not dangerous, many people seek ways to treat or hide them. However, it may not be possible to remove them altogether. Some people may think that dark circles under their eyes make them look tired and older, so they search for home remedies and treatments that can minimize their appearance. How To Remove Dark Circles Under Eyes Once a person understands why dark circles develop under their eyes, they can select

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Is Milk As Healthy As We Think?

Republished from Medical News Today Many people include milk in their diet, but few meet the daily recommended quantities. Experts now urge us to rethink these recommendations and explain why milk may not be as healthful as we think.  Dairy milk’s image has taken a bit of a beating, with the likes of oat, almond, and soy milk being hailed as environmentally friendly alternatives.  But for many people of all ages, cow’s milk remains a firm favorite —sloshed over cereal,

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The Differences Between Tonsillitis and Strep Throat

  Republished from Medical News Today Tonsillitis and strep throat are similar illnesses that affect the inside of the throat and surrounding tissue.  They also share many of the same symptoms, including sore throat, headache, fatigue, and fever.  Because tonsillitis and strep throat are so similar, it can be difficult to tell them apart. One key difference is that tonsillitis involves inflammation of the tonsils, while strep throat involves a specific bacterium infecting the throat. This could also affect the tonsils.  Because of

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Exercise & Coffee Can Have The Same Effect On The Brain

Republished from Medical News Today In a new study, which appears in Nature Scientific Reports, researchers compared the effects of caffeine and exercise on working memory and concluded that acute exercise can be as good for the mind as it is for the body. How many of us use caffeine to fire up those little gray cells in the morning, or when we want to nail that deadline?  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), caffeine is one of the “most widely used psychoactive

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Eating Walnuts Daily May Benefit Heart Health

Republished from Medical News Today Nuts can be a great source of nutrients and a very healthful “pick-me-up” snack. Walnuts, in particular, are high in protein, fat, and they are also a source of calcium and iron. Given walnuts’ nutritional potential, some researchers have been looking at whether these nuts might actually help prevent specific health issues. In 2019, researchers from Pennsylvania State University in State College found that individuals who replaced saturated fats with walnuts — a source of unsaturated fats

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Exercising Regularly Reduces Risk For 7 Types of Cancer

  Republished from WebMD Exercising regularly may reduce the risk to seven types of cancer — and a new study suggests the more you exercise, the lower your risk. That’s the conclusion of researchers who pooled data from nine published studies that included more than 750,000 men and women. “We found that the recommended amount of physical activity was in fact associated with significantly reduced risk for breast, colon, endometrial, kidney, liver, myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma,” said lead researcher Charles

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The Relationship Between Dairy and Acid Reflux

  Dairy is not typically identified as one of the causes of acid reflux, but some people may still experience it when eating dairy foods.  People who experience acid reflux after eating dairy products can instead opt for lower fat dairy options or alternatives to dairy. People with heartburn may experience a burning sensation in the chest that moves up into the neck and throat.  This sensation is due to acid from the stomach rising into the esophagus, or food pipe. The esophagus does not have the

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