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1. Do I Have the Flu or Just a Cold?
[DIET&FITNESS]
I feel horrible! Do I have the flu or is it just a common cold? This question is usually the first that comes to mind when you get that lousy-all-over-feeling that lets you know you've caught a winter season bug. Some of the symptoms of the flu (influenza) are very similar to those common to the common cold; however, there are some flu symptoms that are not. If you suspect you have the flu and not just a common cold, see your doctor... Read More
I feel horrible! Do I have the flu or is it just a common cold? This question is usually the first that comes to mind when you get that lousy-all-over-feeling that lets you know you've caught a winter season bug. Some of the symptoms of the flu (influenza) are very similar to those common to the common cold; however, there are some flu symptoms that are not. If you suspect you have the flu and not just a common cold, see your doctor... Read More
2. The Common Cold
[DIET&FITNESS]
Author: Jim Martinez Welcome to a new year, and yet another cold season. If you're like most adults, you'll likely have a cold two to four times in the next 12 months. Children, especially preschoolers, have it even worse, getting as many as eight to 10 colds annually. Although most colds aren't considered... Read More
Author: Jim Martinez Welcome to a new year, and yet another cold season. If you're like most adults, you'll likely have a cold two to four times in the next 12 months. Children, especially preschoolers, have it even worse, getting as many as eight to 10 colds annually. Although most colds aren't considered... Read More
3. Sweat Away a Cold: Fact or Fiction?
[DIET&FITNESS]
To work out or not to work out -- that's the question. Many people don't know the facts when it comes to exercising while ill. Some experts maintain there is some truth to the notion that working out when sick will make you feel better. However, they recommend activities that increase circulation. But avoid high-intensity exercises that make you gasp. Many enthusiasts follow these guidelines: If the cold is in your head -- sneezing, runny... Read More
To work out or not to work out -- that's the question. Many people don't know the facts when it comes to exercising while ill. Some experts maintain there is some truth to the notion that working out when sick will make you feel better. However, they recommend activities that increase circulation. But avoid high-intensity exercises that make you gasp. Many enthusiasts follow these guidelines: If the cold is in your head -- sneezing, runny... Read More
4. Parents' Most Pressing Health Concerns
[MOMS]
With so much to worry about when it comes to kids, it's hard to decide which health concerns are valid and which are less serious. For example, many parents freak out when their child gets clocked in the noggin, but much of the time, a bump on the head will result in nothing more serious than a lump. The skull is built to withstand a surprising amount of force. After a hit, check your child for bleeding, then monitor him for a few hours.... Read More
With so much to worry about when it comes to kids, it's hard to decide which health concerns are valid and which are less serious. For example, many parents freak out when their child gets clocked in the noggin, but much of the time, a bump on the head will result in nothing more serious than a lump. The skull is built to withstand a surprising amount of force. After a hit, check your child for bleeding, then monitor him for a few hours.... Read More
5. Fast Cold and Flu Recovery for Kids
[MOMS]
If the crud hasn't hit your house this season yet, then it probably will soon. And when it does, be prepared. You can end the misery of colds and flu faster - or at least make them more tolerable - by taking a few precautions. Of course, getting a flu shot goes a long way in prevention. {relatedarticles}This season, there is one vaccine that includes two strains of the flu, including H1N1, or swine flu. There is no cure or vaccine for... Read More
If the crud hasn't hit your house this season yet, then it probably will soon. And when it does, be prepared. You can end the misery of colds and flu faster - or at least make them more tolerable - by taking a few precautions. Of course, getting a flu shot goes a long way in prevention. {relatedarticles}This season, there is one vaccine that includes two strains of the flu, including H1N1, or swine flu. There is no cure or vaccine for... Read More
6. Midnight Medicine: Should You Call the Doctor?
[MOMS]
Moms dread that wake-up call in the middle of the night that signals illness in their child. Whether it's a fever, vomiting or something else, a nighttime illness can be scary. But not all of them warrant a call to the doctor or a visit to the emergency room. A good pediatrician will consider it part of her job to offer after-hours advice - pediatricians should expect worried parents to call at all hours. In fact, many say they worry... Read More
Moms dread that wake-up call in the middle of the night that signals illness in their child. Whether it's a fever, vomiting or something else, a nighttime illness can be scary. But not all of them warrant a call to the doctor or a visit to the emergency room. A good pediatrician will consider it part of her job to offer after-hours advice - pediatricians should expect worried parents to call at all hours. In fact, many say they worry... Read More
7. Urgent Care, ER or Pediatrician?
[MOMS]
Whether it's an injury, illness or other medical emergency, when your child feels bad, you want her to feel better as soon as possible. But with the array of healthcare professionals available at all hours, you may be confused as to where your child needs to go. Your schedule and your child's school schedule may influence your decision as well. So here are a few ways to decide who should care for your child. Obviously, her pediatrician... Read More
Whether it's an injury, illness or other medical emergency, when your child feels bad, you want her to feel better as soon as possible. But with the array of healthcare professionals available at all hours, you may be confused as to where your child needs to go. Your schedule and your child's school schedule may influence your decision as well. So here are a few ways to decide who should care for your child. Obviously, her pediatrician... Read More
