We often judge our immune systems based on how many colds we catch in a year, but experts say that’s an oversimplification of what is a highly complex network of cells, tissues and organs that works ...
We tend to zoom in on our immune systems each fall, whether that means getting vaccinated, exploring supplements that may (or may not) support our body's ability to fight viruses, or simply crossing ...
We often think about our immune system when a breakdown happens—AKA the sniffles start. Sick happens, and nothing can prevent anyone from never, ever coming down with an illness. However, it is ...
Sniffle season is officially back. From crowded classrooms and office meetings to indoor sporting events and concerts, germs are everywhere this time of year. Health experts say fall and winter bring ...
I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that ...
A healthy immune system is an important line of defense against COVID-19. Unfortunately, our modern lives are often built around bad habits that can weaken our immune systems and reduce our ability to ...
As the temperature drops and sniffles start making their rounds, we’re all thinking about ways to strengthen our immunity: vitamin C, hand sanitizer, maybe a flu shot. But while you’re focused on ...
As we age, our ability to maintain healthy blood and a strong immune system gradually declines, largely because hematopoietic ...
Why should the immune system not be “boosted,” but instead supported through consistent, healthy habits? Learn how the immune ...