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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.
- 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?