A UVA School of Nursing associate professor explains why hydration, balanced nutrition and rest matter more than old remedies ...

If you have a cold, the foods and drinks you consume can impact how long the sickness lasts and the severity of your symptoms. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid.

Doctor reveals why cold weather affects your body – and how to stay healthy - How to keep your body healthy throughout the ...

It’s a mystery that has puzzled families, classrooms and entire office buildings—why do some people seem to catch every sniffle, while others glide through cold season untouched? While most of us ...

Many people think of December and January as the two months of the year you're likely to catch the common cold, but “cold season” actually stretches from late August through April. That means only ...

For years, cold showers were the domain of athletes and wellness zealots. But new research in genetics and metabolism suggests that a quick blast of cold water has benefits way beyond mental toughness ...

Share on Pinterest In a new study examining the benefits of cold-water immersion, participants had reduced stress levels in the 12 hours following exposure. Charlie Chesvick/Getty Images A new study ...