Tag: cold
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Five Common Health Myths and Trends Debunked

There’s a lot of health information out there. From blogs (such as this one) to podcasts to social media. Some of it is good information and, unfortunately, some of it is not and purposely misleading. Here are five common health myths and trends debunked. Ice Baths Help Recovery After Exercise Once the exclusive arena of…
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Exercise and Your Immune System

We know regular exercise can prevent type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers, as well as add years to your life. But what about that pesky cold or flu? Can exercise prevent the sniffles and other infections? And is there a relationship between exercise and the immune system? Exercise and Infections Historically, exercise has…
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Five Ways to Help Your Immune System this Winter

This coming winter will be like no other. Along with the common cold and the seasonal flu, most places are in a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, making for a triple whammy of viruses potentially attacking our bodies. Our main defense system is our immune system. It’s a complex network of pathways involving multiple…
