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Airplanes may get you from A to B, but they also transport something else — billions of germs. It may be part psychological, but every time I step onto an airplane, I feel like my immune system goes into overdrive and my body knows it's fight or flight time, literally! I'm not completely overreacting, because according to WebMD, you are 100 times more likely to catch a cold on a plane than you Read more
Women may not get as many stress-induced colds as men, but sometimes no one's immune system is a match for the perils of cold and flu season. Whether you're braving life outside your home with a cold or just trying to navigate your way through all the sneezing and coughing surrounding you, here are some ways to prevent the spread of those nasty microbes. Avoid gym germs. The gym can be rife Read more
You watch Dr. McDreamy and Dr. Grey have extended conversations about love, the future and their future love at the pre-op and post-op sinks. It might seem like a dramatic device, but they’re really just acting like good doctors by washing their hands for at least 20 seconds. It seems obvious, but we want to remind you that hand washing is the best way to avoid catching a cold or the flu. All Read more
You might be knee deep in tissues and NyQuil, and although cold and flu season affects many of us, not everyone gets sick. Follow these healthy habits to strengthen your immune system, avoid contact with germs, and prevent the sniffles of cold season. Read more
I love the crisp, colder weather of Autumn, but I hate that it also signals the start of cold and flu season. There are plenty of things you can do throughout your day to prevent catching a cold, but here are five things you should keep in mind specifically on weekends. Don't Overdo It on the Booze I don't blame you for wanting to de-stress from your crazy work week by letting loose with a drink Read more
You went for a gorgeous two-hour hike in the woods, brought back some great photos and uh-oh — you also brought back some poison ivy. When you accidentally brush up against this plant, the uroshiol oil rubs onto your skin, and can instantly create redness, raised bumps, blisters, and an insatiable itch. First and foremost, get out of the clothes you were wearing on the hike and wash the oil off Read more
Do you normally get enough sleep? Many people don't; in fact, a new study by the Centers for Disease Control, says that 30 percent of all workers in the United States are sleep deprived, meaning they get fewer than seven hours of quality sleep a night. That can put employees like drivers, warehouse workers, and health care providers at on-the-job risk, but even if you're just chained to your Read more
Washing your hands often and coughing into your elbow are common ways to prevent the spread of germs, but here are some other ways that aren't as mainstream. Keep reading to find out what they are and tell me if you'd go this far to avoid getting sick. Source: Flickr User Evil Erin and Flickr User KateJones2011 Read more
As we wave farewell to Summer and the colder weather of Fall blows in, the risk for coming down with a cold may increase. Aside from getting a flu shot at the beginning of cold season, here are some everyday things you can do to fight back and keep the sore throat and sniffles from getting you. Wash produce. Even if produce has a peel you don't eat, make sure to wash before consuming. Bananas, Read more
We're happy to present a post from one of our favorite sites, Stylelist Home! Like a great tailored jacket over a casual ensemble, the right planters can instantly "pull together" any outdoor garden space. (Even if it's the size of a postage stamp.) However, getting the right one can be tricky. Planters like metal ones hold water better than porous containers made out of wood, while lightweight Read more
