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Try this simple yoga pose.
Warm-mist versus cool-mist humidifier: Which is better for a cold?
Warm-mist and cool-mist humidifiers are equally effective in humidifying the air.
Ward off dry skin
To keep skin moist and healthy: 1. Moisturize. Moisturizer seals skin to keep water from escaping. 2. Keep bath and shower time to 10 minutes or less. Turn the dial to warm, not hot. 3. Use cleansing creams or gentle skin cleansers and bath or show gels with added moisturizers.
Vitamins for MS: Do supplements make a difference?
Can vitamin supplements improve MS symptoms?
Vitamin D and MS: Is there any connection?
Some research suggests that vitamin D may reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Vitamin C: Can it prevent colds?
In most cases, vitamin C supplements won't help prevent colds. However, taking vitamin C before the onset of cold symptoms may shorten the duration of symptoms. Vitamin C may provide benefit for people at high risk of colds due to frequent exposure: for example, children who attend group child care during the winter.
Video: What is blood pressure?
Watch this video to see what your blood pressure reading means.
Video: How to use a peak flow meter
Asthma attacks taking you by surprise? Take regular peak flow meter readings, as shown in this video, to predict asthma episodes and better control your condition.
Video: How to measure blood pressure using an automatic monitor
Watch this video to learn how to measure blood pressure using an automatic monitor.
Video: How to measure blood pressure using a manual monitor
Watch this video to learn how to measure blood pressure using a manual monitor.
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