There isn’t a vaccine or cure for the common cold.
The best way to prevent catching a cold is to wash your hands, because anything you touch may be covered in cold germs.
Watch a sneeze in slow motion and you’ll understand why it’s so important to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze!
The above video … read on
A young relative of mine has a 4-month-old baby. She asked me about peanut allergies and the best way to introduce her infant to peanuts. She had already talked to her pediatrician, but wanted more reassurance that she was doing the right thing.
Her anxiety is shared by lots of new parents who are terrified of peanut allergies.
Who can blame them? Peanut allergies among children have been on the … read on
Recently I saw several headlines buzzing about a cure for the common cold.
Wouldn’t that be great? Finding a cure for the common cold is one of the holy grails of medical research, next to finding a cure for cancer.
But while the research is hopeful, I’m not expecting to be cold-free in my lifetime.
The problem with trying to cure a cold virus, or any … read on
I just ran across another article in a health magazine touting the benefits of tart cherry supplements or juice.
This particular article suggested tart cherries “significantly” reduced systolic blood pressure (the upper number). The author also wrote that tart cherries were linked to arthritis relief and exercise recovery.
Are they? Or are you better off saving your money?
Tart cherries … read on
I’m lucky to live in a city nicknamed the Emerald City because of its abundance of evergreen trees and other greenery.
Year after year, Seattle is included in the top 10 healthiest cities in America.
Coincidence? No. A mild climate and lots of opportunities for urban hiking, kayaking, and biking keep us active. But I read more and more studies that associate green spaces with better overall health.
And … read on
Enjoy that morning cup of coffeeI’ve been a coffee drinker my entire adult life.
A couple cups of coffee in the morning make me more alert and ready to start the day.
And I enjoy hanging out in coffee shops and inhaling the fragrance of freshly-ground beans.
Over the years there have been many small studies showing coffee in moderation can be good for you.
Yay! ☕😍
More recently … read on
A healthy diet shouldn’t be confusingThere are a lot of fad diets out there, and even more nutritional supplements being marketed to improve health.
It can be confusing to know what to eat, what to avoid, and whether supplements are good for us or not.
A new study, however, suggests that the best diet is relatively simple: Eat everything, but aim for a lower-than-average salt intake. And skip … read on
Here’s another post in honor of June being Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.
We know that the cholesterol-lowering drugs, statins, can help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with known cardiovascular disease, such as someone who has already had a heart attack, or who smokes and has high blood pressure.
(It’s less clear if statins are helpful in healthy individuals with no risk factors for heart disease other … read on
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.
For years I’ve heard that blueberries are good for brain health. Which is great, because I love blueberries and try to work them into my diet several times a week.
And there is some evidence to support the connection between blueberries and the human brain.
Most blueberry studies to date have been performed on animals, but more recent studies—funded in part by … read on
For years one of my family members has had to have multiple skin cancers—basal cell and squamous—removed from his face.
He heard that the supplement niacinamide might help prevent these skin cancers, so I volunteered to do a little research into the research. 😄
First I had to educate myself about the multiple and confusing names in this group of supplements!
Vitamin B3 is … read on