Wow! Look at that graph! February is historically the worst month for cold and flu cases, so we imagine there are several of you reading this newsletter from your beds right now. If there’s ever a time that Health Notes would come in handy, February is apparently it…
Do’s and don’ts for common colds– BBC Future, Dec 2014
The old cures for the common cold can seem laughable in light of modern medicine, yet the apparent benefits of many of the treatments we take for granted today – such as dosing up on vitamins or snorting salt water – evaporate under scrutiny. So what works and what doesn’t? BBC Future has sifted through the evidence to find out…
10 tips to ease flu symptoms– Web MD
Are you or someone in your house sick with the flu? There’s no cure, but there are some natural ways to ease your symptoms. Give these a try today…
8 tips to treat colds and flu the ‘natural way’– Web MD
With no cure in sight for the cold or the flu, over-the-counter treatments can at best bring symptom relief or shorten the duration of those symptoms. Or you can take the natural approach. WebMD explores some home remedies that may help you feel better along the way…
CDC says ‘Take 3’ actions to fight the flu– Centers for Disease Control
Flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. CDC urges you to take the following actions to protect yourself and others from influenza (the flu)…
The flu: What to do if you get sick– Centers for Disease Control
Most people with the flu have mild illness and do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. If you get sick with flu symptoms, in most cases, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. Here are some tips to make your time with the flu a little easier…
5 ways to fight the flu- TeensHealth.org
The flu is annoying enough on its own, so it doesn’t help that flu season falls at one of the most exciting times of the year. To avoid missing out on sports events, Halloween parties, Thanksgiving feasts, and holiday fun, follow these tips…
Trouble swallowing pills? Try the ‘pop bottle’ or the ‘lean forward’- NPR Health News
“As a kid, I’d bury pills under sofa cushions or hide them under carpets. I’d hide them under my tongue and spit them out later. My parents tried everything, including hiding tablets in food, but I was way too smart to fall for that. Things have improved slightly since then. With adulthood comes the realization that we must all be prepared to take a few bitter pills, but I still gag on Tylenols and crush up my antibiotics. So when researchers in Germany said they have come up with techniques that could end my pill-swallowing troubles for good, I was intrigued…”
