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It’s not a new that there’s a connection between stress and a weakened immune system, but a new study looks at the mechanism that leads to an increase in colds, flu, and other diseases. It turns out, when the body is under stress it can no longer control inflammation, leading to an increased chance of [...]
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Whether you’re travelling this holiday season or just hosting some out of town guests you’re sure to be exposed to a ton of bugs, especially since many viruses flourish in dry winter weather. Planes, trains, and automobiles…they all present a different risk. For some people, changing altitude or climate quickly can even trigger certain chronic [...]
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Many people drink caffeine for the mental boost it gives them, especially during a groggy morning or late night work session. Research is now exploring the mechanisms of caffeine effects on brain activity. The study focused on rats, meaning the results could be different in humans. A small dose of caffeine (compared to caffeine in [...]
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Anti-Stress beverages are the new rage, but like their pick-me-up energy drink counterparts, they’re full of sugar, preservatives, dyes and are a nutritionist’s nightmare. Not only are they generally bad for you, some of the ingredients can be counter-productive; sugar, for example, can not only be energizing but too much can cause damage within the [...]
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Medical TV shows have made lupus out to be a scary disease, one that can’t be diagnosed until symptoms are deadly, and that symptoms occur rapidly. Of course, this is all dramatization, and most people with lupus lead a more or less normal life. So, What Is Lupus? Lupus is Latin for wolf, and is [...]
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