immune system

Wellness

5 Surprising ways to avoid getting sick

Staying well is easier than you think. Try these uncommon ways to avoid getting sick, and don’t forget to tell your friends, family...

Dieting & Nutrition

Eat green to boost your immune system

We all know green vegetables are good for us, but did you know they can ward off illness and help with digestion? A study from the...

Wellness

Summer health tips: Music festival survival guide

If part of your warm weather activities includes basking in the sun at any one of the many outdoor music and arts festivals -- such...

Conditions

Health effects of radiation: What you should know

Following the devastating earthquake in Japan last month, which caused explosions at the Fukushima nuclear plant, we’ve been hearing...

Dieting & Nutrition

Top 5 food fixes when you need them most

Did you know that food can be your most powerful ally when stress strikes -- or you simply need that extra oomph to get you through...

Conditions

5 Common illnesses and how to beat them

Along with cozy fires and chilly days, winter often brings a flurry of illnesses. Read on to discover how to beat five of the most...

Children's Diseases & Illnesses

5 Ways to boost your child’s immune system for back to school

Despite the relief some quiet time in the house can provide once we (finally!) get the kids back to school, many of us worry about...

Wellness

Avoid sickness on vacation

If the inclement weather in your part of the country has you planning a vacation somewhere warm and sunny, be aware that traveling...

Child Development & Health

6 Ways to boost kids' immune system

We've all been re-trained to sneeze into our elbow and instructed on staying home when we're sick, but what can we do for our kids...