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How Much Exercise Does It Take to Boost Immunity?
Exercising may make our immune systems more than five times better at fighting infection.
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Benefits and Side Effects of Glucosamine for Osteoarthritis
Billions are spent on glucosamine supplements every year. Do they work? Are they safe?
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Benefits and Side Effects of the Pneumonia Vaccine
Randomized controlled trials have found that pneumonia vaccines significantly reduce the risk of pneumococcal pneumonia in people 65 and older.
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Benefits and Side Effects of the Flu Vaccine
Randomized placebo-controlled trials show that flu shots can be extraordinary lifesavers.
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Elderberry Benefits and Side Effects: Does It Help with Colds and the Flu?
How effective are flu shots, elderberries, echinacea, and cranberries?
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Should Vitamin D Supplements Be Taken to Prevent Falls in the Elderly?
A daily dose of 4,000 IU of vitamin D is recommended for elders at high risk for falling to improve muscle strength and balance, though there is something that works even better.
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Preserving Athlete Immunity with Chlorella
The green algae, chlorella, may help attenuate the drop in immune function antibodies associated with over-strenuous exercise.
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Preserving Immune Function in Athletes with Nutritional Yeast
Athletes who overtrain may put excessive stress on their bodies, and become more susceptible to respiratory infections. But, the fiber found in nutritional and brewer’s yeast may prevent this immune decline in marathon runners.
