By now, you’ve probably heard that the main way to avoid the coronavirus is to minimize contact with people, not food. Here are 3 reasons why that’s good advice. So…
Category: Immunity
Here’s why spending less time in the grocery store—and more time washing your hands—matters most to lower your exposure. “The biggest risk is physically going to the grocery store,” says…
1. The virus dies off rapidly on surfaces. In one study, some virus survived for: 3 days on stainless steel or plastic 1 day on cardboard 4 hours on copper…
Experts from the Center for Science in the Public Interest, Nutrition Action’s publisher, address some frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus, food safety, restaurants, and more Click on any…
As the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 spreads, be wary of claims that supplements can make your immune system stronger. No studies have tested supplements against the new coronavirus strain in…
How managing stress, staying active, and sleeping enough may help Trying to avoid the coronavirus that causes COVID-19? You’re probably already practicing social distancing. And you’re most likely washing your…
There’s no shortage of supplements touting their “immune boosting” benefits. Here’s the evidence for colds and flu (not Covid-19) on some of the most popular. Zinc “The data on zinc…
You did everything you could—including using our tips on lifestyle changes—to avoid getting sick. But your throat is sore, your nose is stuffed, you’re achy. Now what? “First, reduce the…
Washing your hands regularly and getting the flu shot every year can help guard against getting a cold or the flu. What else matters? Is it a cold or the…
The CDC says that nearly everyone six months and older should get one. “The vaccine may reduce your chances of getting the flu by up to 60 percent,” says Bruce…