Although there are no known cures yet for colds and influenza (the flu) we can take measures to reduce our chances of catching either of them.
The key weapons in our arsenal against cold and flu are:

Sleep
Nutrition
Exercise

Sleep More to Fight Colds and Flu
Research has shown that people that do not get enough sleep each night are [...]

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What are the biggest killers today in the Western world? Even though we continue to make advancements in medical science, we are still plagued by the big three killers – Cancer and Heart Disease.
The most shocking truth is that each of these can be avoided to some extent by a healthy lifestyle – in fact, [...]

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Recent studies carried out by the University of Rovira i Virgili in Spain, have shown that consuming more nuts is very healthy. With more and more people suffering from various metabolic syndromes, such as high blood pressure, obesity and cholesterol problems, there is an urgent need to quickly improve the diets of millions. The modest [...]

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A recent study has indicated that anti-ageing diets, as well as creams, simply do not work. Diets which place emphasis on antioxidants to help prevent the effects of ageing may be a waste of time and money.
Scientists at University College London found that Nematode worms given a diet rich in antioxidants, which have been reported [...]

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Coffee to increase energy levels
The caffeine in coffee blocks a chemical called adenosine that otherwise interferes with energy-boosting neurotransmitters. A mug or two per day can be beneficial but any more than this may trigger withdrawal symptoms one of which is fatigue. Remember to drink additional water as caffeine has a mild diuretic effect.
Oats are [...]

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