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5 Factors That Can Positively Impact Your Health

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5 Factors That Can Positively Impact Your Health There are many things that impact your health, some positive and some negative. It's up to you to do all that you can to avoid the unhealthy ones. Of course, it won't always easy. Obstacles sometimes get in the way. But, by learning more about the following five factors, which positively impact your health, you'll be well on your way to better health. The factors covered in this report are quality nutrition, hydration, detoxification, oxygenation and alkalization. Hopefully, you're already familiar with a few. Quality Nutrition Everyone needs to be concerned about quality nutrition, regardless of where they feel they stand health-wise. There are SO many benefits to proper nutrition that it’s somewhat difficult to know where to begin. Here are some of them for your consideration. Increased Productivity Recent data indicates that eating foods that are unhealthy for you actually puts you a...

Genetic alteration in child reveals immune response pathway in common cold

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Genetic alteration in child reveals immune response pathway in common cold The common cold is a regular nuisance for most of us. The average healthy adult has two to three colds per year. Cold viruses usually cause mild symptoms—such as sore throat, runny nose, and cough—and are quickly removed by the immune system. But for some people, particularly children and older adults with underlying health problems, cold viruses can lead to more severe health problems. Human rhinovirus (HRV) is the main cause of the common cold, making up over half of the cases. Despite the prevalence of colds, the immune response to these viruses isn’t well understood. A better understanding could help researchers develop effective therapies against HRV and other cold viruses. A case study by researchers at NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) revealed an important mechanism by which the immune system responds to HRV. The case involved a child who, several...