Monthly Archives: August 2018

Effects of HIV on the Body

Most of us have heard of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) before and know that it attacks the immune system, but maybe that’s the extent of our knowledge. If you’re curious to understand the basics of HIV and how HIV effects … Continue reading

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How to Treat the Flu While Pregnant

Pregnancy on its own is exhausting since your body is already using all it has to nourish, grow and protect your baby. Coming down with the flu on top of that can make you feel lifeless. With that said, you … Continue reading

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Who Should and Shouldn’t get a Flu Shot

Some people believe that the flu and cold are the same kind of illness, but the truth is they are different. This is because the flu is more severe than a cold and symptoms tend to come on faster and … Continue reading

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Why Are Adults 65 and Over at Greater Risk for the Flu?

The Correlation Between Aging And Influenza That song “The Circle of Life” as popularized by 1995’s The Lion King can definitely serve as a metaphor for sickness in the young and the old. In the extremely young, immune systems have yet to … Continue reading

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Are There any Environmental Factors Related to the Flu?

Whenever we get sick, we tend to blame the weather or the lifestyle we have. In the case of the flu, many people would usually associate it with season. However, the flu in general has various factors. Although the number … Continue reading

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Are There Any Environmental Factors That are Related to the Flu?

Whenever we get sick, we tend to blame the weather or the lifestyle we have. In the case of the flu, many people would usually associate it with season. However, the flu in general has various factors. Although the number … Continue reading

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How to Reduce The Spread of Germs

Germs Everywhere There are going to be more germs around public areas; that’s just a fact. More people living more diverse lifestyles means more germs. The more germs there are, the more sickness there is. There’s a reason airports and … Continue reading

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What are the Different Types of Flu?

The flu is caused by 3 types of RNA viruses: influenza types A, C, and B. This disease is often called the flu and is generally caused by two viruses: A and B. They are transmitted by close contact with … Continue reading

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Preparing your Child for School This Fall

Each year the thought of a new school year makes children grumble but parents everywhere tend to rejoice at a new routine. Whether your child is going into kindergarten for the first time ever or your child is embarking on … Continue reading

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