Why Do People Get Sick in the Winter? colds cytokines flu holiday blues holiday overindulgence holidays immune system infections inflammation melatonin respiratory system sunlight uv radiation viruses vitamin d white blood cells winter Nov 09, 2024

The leaves are changing color, and the days are getting shorter and colder. With winter around the corner, snowy landscapes and warm beverages by the fireplace may come to mind — and you may also expect an increased risk of colds and the flu. But are you really more prone to illness in the...

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Sleep Apnea and Allergies allergic rhinitis allergies histamine holidays immune system inflammation leukotriene modifiers nasal congestion nasal corticosteroids obstructive sleep apnea side effects snoring Nov 02, 2024

In the U.S., over 100 million people experience allergies yearly. That means for every three adults, one winds up sneezing, sniffling, or having a more adverse reaction when exposed to a certain substance in the environment.1 

Although allergies are extremely common, they’re not the...

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Does Diet Affect Cancer? acid-base imbalance alcohol anti-cancer foods anti-inflammatory diet antioxidants cancer cancer-fighting foods chronic inflammation diet glucose hormonal imbalance hyperglycemia hypoxia immune system insulin insulin resistance ketogenic diet lifestyle changes melatonin processed foods stress vitamin a vitamin c vitamin d Sep 14, 2024

In 2024, it’s estimated that approximately 2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. It’s also expected that over 600,000 individuals will die from this disease, making it one of the leading causes of death for Americans.1,2 

Cancer doesn’t just affect...

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Diet and Rheumatoid Arthritis anti-inflammatory diet autoimmunity bone health casein chronic inflammation cytokines dairy elimination diets immune system joint health rheumatoid arthritis Sep 07, 2024

If you’re experiencing pain in both wrists and hands, or you’re struggling to move in the morning because of stiff or painful knees, ankles or feet, you may have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) — a condition that affects 1.3 million adults in the U.S.1,2 

If you do have RA,...

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How Does Diet Affect Anxiety? anti-inflammatory diet antioxidants anxiety ashwagandha carbohydrates cortisol diet fiber glycemic index gut microbiome immune system inflammation insulin leaky gut mental disorders mental health mental illnesses pro-inflammatory diet probiotics rhodiola sodium stress supplements vegetable oils Aug 26, 2023

In the U.S., anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults yearly. This makes them the most common mental illness in the country.1 People with anxiety disorders often have other conditions like depression, alcoholism, and drug abuse.2 Socially, they may have a hard time forming relationships....

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