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Live Christmas trees can bring unwanted allergens like dust and pollen into your home. If each holiday season you find yourself opening more tissue boxes than gifts, you may have Christmas tree syndrome, also called Christmas tree allergy. Christmas tree syndrome is the term for allergic reactions that some people experience after bringing a tree […]
The immune system is like your body’s shield that protects you from harmful viruses, bacteria, and other germs that can make you sick. For most people, it works well to keep them healthy. But sometimes, the immune system doesn’t work correctly, making some people more likely to get sick. So, what does it mean to […]
Just thinking about ragweed pollen may make your eyes itch and bring on a sneeze. (ACHOO!) Ditto for tree pollen, grass pollen and other allergy triggers that float around the great outdoors in spring, summer and fall. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We […]
Will working up a sweat boost your immune system or make you sicker? Keep reading to learn when you should workout and when it might be best to rest, hydrate, and catch up on your Netflix queue. Have Good Gym Etiquette In general, our approach towards sickness has always been simple: if going to the […]
Resistance bands can build stronger muscles, boost mood, and more. Here’s how. Can strength training with a large rubber band really offer health benefits? Absolutely. Exercise resistance bands have become a go-to strength-training tool for both fitness veterans and newcomers. Bands are accessible, stored easily, and safe to use, says Steven E. Mayer, MD, a […]
Your arms are constantly in use throughout the day, so make sure you’re keeping them strong with these simple exercises. If you’re aiming to boost your upper body strength, don’t neglect your arms! Strengthening the arm muscles can go a long way when it comes to making it easier to tote around luggage, throw a […]
Looking up is what happens when you choose to believe you have control over some aspects of your life. Looking down is what happens when you believe you’re a victim of life and circumstance. Looking up is a way to survive and thrive through difficult times; it requires courage, optimism, belief, and accountability. Looking down […]
While guilt is a normal emotion we all feel—toxic guilt isn’t something you should have to deal with. Guilt is a complex emotion that you feel when you’ve done something wrong. As a child, and even as an adult, this is important. Guilt teaches you the difference between right and wrong, supports the development of […]
Is it possible to follow a clean and balanced diet? Is it possible to keep your body detoxified 24/7? Well, it sounds very optimistic but is extremely difficult to achieve. Given the kind of edibles, drinks, beverages, and junk food that we are exposed to, it becomes very challenging to keep your body clean from […]
To manage cholesterol at home is not going to be difficult at all provided you follow the tips given in this blog. But before you wrap your head around cholesterol, let’s give you a few basics. Two types of lipoproteins carry cholesterol: Low-Density Lipoprotein This is also known as LDL and bad cholesterol. It is […]
