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It’s November and the much-anticipated holiday season is ready to kick into gear. It’s also prime time for viral respiratory infections. Can you celebrate while reducing your risk of illness? Give these tips a try.

It’s October, and with all the good things that autumn has in store, it’s also the start of the fall and winter cold and flu season. Why are respiratory infections so common in the fall? There are a couple of reasons.

Working from home can be a mixed blessing. While you save commute time and improve work-life balance, you may not have the ergonomic advantages provided at your employer’s workplace. That might mean back pain.  

One of the most common disorders of the eye, conjunctivitis — or pink eye — is an infection of the tissue membrane that covers the inside of the eyelid and the whites of the eye. While it’s not dangerous, it can be recurring.

The asthma experience varies widely between patients. For some, the summer is time for relief, while others suffer from more frequent flare-ups of greater intensity. Often, the presence of fair weather pollen and mold make asthma worse. 

Urinary tract infections occur most often in women, a nuisance for some while also holding potential for major complications if left untreated. The easiest UTI to deal with is the one you prevent. Here are five lifestyle changes that can help.

A clear membrane that covers the surface of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid, the conjunctiva’s blood vessels can become irritated and swollen through infection. This swelling gives the condition its colorful name -- pink eye.

A time-tested way to help control asthma attacks is by avoiding triggers, conditions that can spark breathing difficulties. Closing up your house for winter -- or even air conditioning season -- creates a few asthma challenges.

Pair a cough with mucus in your chest, and you’re left wondering what’s going on. Is it bronchitis or pneumonia? Learn some key differentiating factors here.