colds
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‘Immune-Boosting’ Supplements Won’t Protect You From Back-to-School Germs
This is the season when we send our kids off to school with shiny new backpacks, and every year, they bring home the same thing: The first round of back-to-school colds. In our house, with a two-year-old intent on drooling on everyone he touches and a six-year-old still perfecting her personal hygiene practices, pathogens are…
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The Right Way To Blow Your Nose
If you have a blocked or runny nose, chances are you’ll reach for a tissue or hanky to clear the mucus by having a good blow. But do you go for one nostril or two? Hard blow or gentle? It turns out that some ways are more effective (and less risky) than others.
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Classic Hacks: Halve Your Chances Of Catching A Cold
Cold and flu season has arrived for the year, and it’s time to go digging through the archives for our best tips on how to combat it. Research shows there’s a way you can potentially halve your chances of catching a cold — though it’s not as easy as it sounds.
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How To Make Sense Of The Countless, Confusing Cold Medicines Out There
There are two ways to pick out your favourite cold medicine when you go to the store. One is to remember the brand name you used last year; the other is to scan the fine print for the right mix of active ingredients. That second approach may sound like a hassle, but it’s much more…