This season, the flu virus strain H3N2 is getting lots of media attention. Just like other H3N2-dominant seasons in the past, there are more hospitalizations and deaths, especially among the elderly, the very young and those who are immunocompromised. A mismatch of the vaccine this season means that those who were vaccinated are not getting the protection they hopedContinue reading “How to boost your immune system to avoid the flu”
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Lose weight to lose hot flushes
Intensive weight loss intervention may lead to fewer hot flushes during menopause in women who are overweight or obese. According to a 6-month randomized controlled study in the July 12th issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, women who lost 7 to 9% of their body weight reported an improvement in hot flushes. The women in the intensiveContinue reading “Lose weight to lose hot flushes”