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Article: Health SOS.(health tips)(Brief Article)
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- Cosmopolitan
- Article date:
- January 1, 2000
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Body Bulletin
* To keep colds under control, use your tissues with care. Doctors at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center found that forcefully blowing your nose can create a back-draft that may send germ-laden nasal mucus back into your sinuses, worsening your symptoms. Your best bet: Take over-the-counter antihistamines to dry up excess secretions and blow gently.
* Got a coffee habit? Make sure you get enough calcium. United States Department of Agriculture researchers found that the caffeine in two cups of coffee is enough to cause bone--thinning in those not getting enough of the essential mineral, So make a point to down at least 1,000 ...