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CHEYENNE - When colds and flu germs spread through a school, the meaning of the three R's changes from reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic to reading, 'riting and rhinovirus. Schools are germ magnets, according to a study by microbiologist Charles Gerba at the University of Arizona. His research shows that teachers have the "germiest" jobs of any office-type work. At 17,800 Read more...

Taking off for a camping trip in the mountains? A trek to Machu Picchu? A fall walking tour of Tuscany? Nothing ruins good travel plans more than getting sick. Prevention is key! Next time you set out on a vacation, try packing some of these great natural products to help you stay in tip-top shape while you're away. NO Jet-Lag: This remedy offers homeopathic relief from time Read more...

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BRADENTON, FLA. -- For those with chronic foot and/or heel pain, Dr. Brent Rubin has a suggestion: Give it the deep freeze. Rubin, a podiatrist at HealthCare America, isn't advocating that pain sufferers immerse their feet in a bucket of ice cubes. Rather, it's cryosurgery -- an ancient concept that uses super-cold temperatures to treat inflamed or diseased tissue. "It literally Read more...

Baby, it's cold outside. So warm up your insides with some of these tasty dishes -- from nourishing cereals to hearty soups and stews. Click a link below for a brief story about a site. To visit, click on the highlighted word in the story. Return to this page to continue to the next site. If you don't have time to complete the tour, bookmark this page and return later. --Oatmeal Read more...

If in winter's dark days you crave good old "comfort" foods such as custard, stews and dumplings and mashed potatoes, relax and enjoy. New research indicates you are doing what comes naturally -- and you don't have to worry about gaining too much weight in the process. Health and Fitness magazine says it's natural for people to crave such warming foods when the weather is gray and Read more...

An 8-year-old boy has never spoken a word in his life. One afternoon, however, as he sits eating his lunch, he turns to his mother and says, "Soup's cold." His mother is astonished. "Son, I've waited so long to hear you speak. But all these years you never said a thing. Why haven't you spoken before?" The boy looks at her and says matter-of-factly, "Up until now, Read more...

There is, after all, a use for cold, soggy tea bags -- they are dandy for soothing puffy eyes. So says top British makeup artist Ruby Hammer, who suggests that you simply wet a couple of tea bags and put them in the freezer for a couple of minutes, then apply. Hammer cites this is one of a number of tricks for keeping your eyes bright and sparkling. "Close your eyes and rest the chilled Read more...

Outside it's cold and the snow is swirling, so why not put that fitness program on hold? After all, bears hibernate. Wrong-headed, says Dr. Ed McFarland of Johns Hopkins University Hospital writing in InteliHealth. McFarland says it could be even more important to exercise in winter than at other times of the year -- to keep your weight down while eating heavier winter fare and to boost Read more...

Question: Can echinacea help my cold? Answer: Echinacea will not prevent colds, but may help to lessen the duration and the symptoms, according to Susan Mitchell, Ph.D., R.D. Echinacea is suggested for use during your symptoms but not for long term. Follow the directions for dosage on the package that you buy. Since herbs and supplements are not regulated, be sure and look for the words Read more...

Catching a cold is always a drag, but warm weather colds are especially uncomfortable. While the common cold comes in about 250 varieties, the good news is that there are several natural remedies, ranging from bed rest to catnip, that may help ease the discomfort. It's also worth noting that there are ways to distinguish between the symptoms of a heavy cold and those of the potentially Read more...