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- Should You Really Feed a Cold and Starve a Fever?: Starving a fever is actually bad advice; this article explains the origin of the myth, and provides information on good food choices for those suffering colds and flus.
- Can You Catch Diseases from Toilet Seats?: Information on the real risks associated with bathrooms, and how to avoid picking up infections.
- How to Reduce the Risk of Catching a Cold: There are a number of things you can do to decrease the likelihood of suffering from colds and flus.
- Do You Need Special Soaps to Kill Germs?: Research suggests that regular soaps eliminate germs just as well as antibacterial soaps, without the risks.
- Why Women Live Longer Than Men: There are a number of reasons why women tend to outlive men, but there are things men can do to reduce the longevity gap.
- Does Vitamin C Cure Colds?: Research into vitamin C’s ability to cure and prevent colds has yielded some interesting findings.
- How to Reduce Stress: Use these helpful strategies to reduce stress and eliminate as many of its causes as possible.
- How to Get Better Sleep: This article provides research-supported tips for conquering insomnia.
- Laughter and Health: Research shows that laughter brings significant health benefits.
- Alcohol Health Benefits and Risks: Visit the alcohol page for links to articles on alcohol’s effects, both positive and negative.
- Anxiety and Panic Disorder: On this page you’ll find information about anxiety disorders and natural remedies such as supplements, herbs, activities, and dietary choices that reduce overall anxiety and full-blown panic attacks.
- Depression: See the Depression page for information on depression’s link to anxiety, depression treatments, and more.
- Active, Overweight People Are Healthier Than Thin, Sedentary People: Contrary to popular belief, exercise improves health more than staying skinny.
- Education Linked to Longevity: Studies show that the more years of education you have, the longer you’re likely to live, and the more healthy you’re likely to be.
- Supplements: How much vitamin C should you take? Is vitamin E supplementation a good idea? Do sports and bodybuilding supplements work? How much sunshine do you need to get vitamin D naturally? Should you take a zinc supplement? Which supplements help to reduce anxiety? What are the best natural sources of calcium, zinc, and other minerals and vitamins? Find the answers to these questions and more on the supplements page.
- Leafy Green Vegetables Protect Against Osteoporosis: Consuming certain leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of osteoporosis by adding calcium; however, some vegetables contain a substance that reduces calcium absorption.
- Weight Loss Articles : This series of articles and resources debunks popular weight loss myths and provides proven strategies for shedding excess pounds.
- Food and Nutrition Articles: Here you’ll find food facts, including the health benefits and risks of various foods, as well as cooking tips, recipes, and more.
- Fitness Articles: This page provides exercise guidelines, strength training tips, stretching techniques, and more, as well as answering frequently asked questions such as How Much Exercise Do People Need?