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Sniffle Tips & Tidbits

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Place a few drops of eucalyptus oil into a steamy bath to breathe in relief: A German study found that using cineol (eucalyptus oil) supplements markedly improved symptoms of the cold, including nasal congestion, headache and overall discomfort.

Sniffle Tips & Tidbits

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Take a 15-minute walk in the middle of the day. Not only does this count towards your recommended daily exercise quota, but it can also keep you from raiding the cookie jar. According to a study in the journal Appetite, people who took a short stroll snacked on half as much chocolate afterwards compared to those who didn’t.

Sniffle Tips & Tidbits

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Giving your kid more than one OTC medication? Scan labels to make sure you’re not unknowingly doubling up on active ingredients. If you’re not certain, check with your pediatrician or pharmacist.

Sniffle Tips & Tidbits

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Bring disinfectant wipes to the supermarket. Researchers at The University of Arizona found that 21 percent of shopping carts were contaminated with bodily fluids, such as mucus, blood and even fecal matter.

Sniffle Tips & Tidbits

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Try scheduling your workout for first thing. According to a recent study conducted by Appalachian State University, people who exercised at 7 a.m. logged a better night’s sleep than those who worked out at 1 p.m. or at 7 p.m. It’s a one-two punch against sniffles: Studies show that both sleep and exercise can boost the immune system.

Sniffle Tips & Tidbits

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Two in three child poisonings that lead to an emergency room visit are caused by medication overdoses. Keep your kid safe by storing those pills and syrups in a hard-to-reach place.

Sniffle Tips & Tidbits

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Switch on the lights when giving a child cold or flu medication, and make sure he or she is fully awake. A sleepy kid swallowing in the dark is a choking hazard, according to the American Pharmacists Association.

Sniffle Tips & Tidbits

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Feeling stressed? Treat yourself to fresh-cut flowers. Researchers from Rutgers found that women who were given buds stayed in better moods for the three following days.

Sniffle Tips & Tidbits

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Always carry your own pen and use it to sign receipts at grocery stores, restaurants and doctor’s offices. The writing utensils in these public spaces are often coated with cold viruses, says Dr. Neil Schachter, a physician and author of The Good Doctor’s Guide to Colds & Flu. Also use it as a stylus for credit card machines by leaving the top on.

Sniffle Tip

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT

It's best to stay 6 feet away from someone who has the flu, because the virus spreads in droplets when people talk, cough or sneeze.