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9 myths and facs about the common cold

9 myths and facs about the common cold

Colds are the result of more than 200 different viruses, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Adults experience an average of two to three colds per year, and rhinoviruses cause most of them. The American Lung Association states that colds are minor infections of the nose and throat. Despite typically producing only mild illness, colds account for more visits to the doctor than any other condition in the United States.

Fight the flu with these 5 easy strategies

Fight the flu with these 5 easy strategies

Influenza can rear its head any time of the year, but is known to be a particularly bad thorn in one’s side during times of year when the weather is cold. According to WebMD, anywhere from 5 to 20 percent of the population will get the flu in an average year and it...

The most common sports eye injuries

The most common sports eye injuries

Millions of students return to classrooms each fall. They also will be returning to the courts, fields, pitches, and courses to participate in their favorite sports.Youth sports are so popular that, in 2013, ESPN characterized participation as “so big, no one really...

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