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How a multivitamin could help you through our most challenging cold and flu season yet

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The COVID-19 pandemic combined with our usual cold and flu season is going to make this autumn one of the most challenging ones we’ve ever faced. We need all the help we can get, especially those of us on the mature side, since the immune system naturally weakens with age. Luckily, a new study shows that taking a multivitamin could offer some critical protection…

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Fitness & Exercise Immune Health Respiratory Health

One more risk of too little exercise: Pneumonia

One more risk of too little exercise: Pneumonia
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Winter is here, and you know what that means: Your chances of getting sick and ending up with pneumonia are higher than at any other time of the year. And if you still haven’t gotten the message about the harms of a couch potato lifestyle, you’re missing out on the easiest intervention that works across all age groups.

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Health News Healthy Diet

Anti-nutrients: The hidden danger of meat substitutes

Anti-nutrients: The hidden danger of meat substitutes
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Mountains of research and our doctors tell us a meat-heavy diet is a fast track to early death. But if you’ve embraced meatless burgers and other mock meat substitutes, you’re cheating your body of vital nutrition. It starts with ‘deception’ on the ingredient label…

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The little gland that’s key to a lifetime of good health

Thymus The little gland that’s key to a lifetime of good health
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You probably know more about your thyroid and adrenals than an odd little gland nestled in the chest called the thymus. Considering research believes it could be key to a lifetime of good health, here’s a much-needed introduction to what it does and why it needs your attention…

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Health Supplements Immune Health Immune System Respiratory Health

Supplements that keep you from a cough, cold, runny nose and more

Supplements that keep you from a cough, cold, runny nose and more
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Food should be your starting point for ensuring a strong and effective immune system. But for extra protection against the viral and bacterial assaults waiting outside your door, you should consider shoring it up with powerful immune-supporting supplements as well.

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6 vitamins and minerals for healthier aging

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As we get older, some vitamins and minerals become especially important. We don’t process them as well and need to get more of them from our diet to protect ourselves from health complications that will make our golden years not so golden.

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Health Supplements Healthy Aging Healthy Diet

What you should know about diet, tea and protein to avoid frailty

What you should know about diet, tea and protein to avoid frailty
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As we age, diet plays an important role in maintaining health and independence. But it’s a little more complex than you’d think. Research has revealed some recommendations, and some precautions, that can help you live life with vim and vigor no matter how many candles are on your birthday cake…

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Skin cancer: Even more than skin deep

Skin cancer: Even more than skin deep
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Skin cancer … just the thought of suffering from it is overwhelming. But we have to think about it because here’s something even more overwhelming …