Healthy Living Articles

In the United States, certain communities tend to be "hot spots" for influenza infections. People who don't live in these disadvantaged communities, however, are more likely to come down with the flu when the needs of the poor are neglected.

The flu season has come down full force in the USA, but even if you can't get a flu shot, there are still things you can do to avoid catching flu. And if you have already come down with the virus, there are things you can do to get well faster.

Though most of us have two to three common colds every year, there are indeed things we can do to prevent them. What do you need to know to protect yourself and others?

Influenza won't kill most healthy people or even cause them to have to go to the doctor, so do you really need to take the time (and perhaps spend the money) to get a flu shot this year? Yes! Here's why.

People with chronic and acute bronchitis alike will often hear the advice to increase their fluid intake. Why, and does this really matter?

Managing chronic illness demands constant mindfulness and management. It’s a process that constantly evolves over a lifetime. This article provides guidance on how to manage chronic illness in the workplace

People who succeed in keeping their resolutions choose ambitious goals that enhance their self-esteem.

Winter weather brings colds and flu, as air temperatures fall to levels supporting survival of heat-sensitive viruses in the air and on household surfaces.

Age related macular degeneration or AMD refers to the disease of the eye that is associated with aging. This disorder is associated with gradual degeneration of the portion of the eye (macula) that allows one to see fine details of objects being seen.

Pollution is an important factor in the world epidemics of type 2 diabetes and obesity. But other aspects of modern lifestyles make the problem even worse.