Zinc Reduces Severity of a Cold, Research Finds

Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, March 03, 2011
A new study has found that taking zinc can make it easier to fight off a cold. Zinc supplements are associated with reducing the severity and duration of common cold symp ...

Vicks VapoRub Can Cause Respiratory Problems in Children

Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, January 15, 2009
The popular cold remedy Vicks VapoRub may cause airway inflammation that can restrict breathing in infants and toddlers, a new study says. The study, published in the ...

Boost Your Immune System For The Winter

Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, November 14, 2011
The cold days of the winter months in particular, see a rise in respiratory tracts infections such as colds and flu. So as winter approaches, it's worth taking steps to b ...

Regular Exercise 'Cuts Chance of Cold By Half'

Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, December 02, 2010
The best way to prevent a cold this winter is to exercise regularly, researchers have found. They discovered that people who exercised for at least five days a week a ...

How to Ease Symptoms of Colds and Flus

Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The average person catches between 2 to 4 colds a year and will come down with flu at least once a year. A cold of flu is our body's natural way of healing and expelling ...

Zinc Supplements Shorten Common Cold Duration, Research Suggests

Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, October 03, 2011
Zinc lozenges are associated with shortening the duration of common cold episodes by up to 40%, according to research. The evidence emerged from the combined results o ...

Honey for Easing Colds

Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, May 18, 2009
Honey (natural and unprocessed) is an excellent natural remedy for a variety of ailments. This article outlines the findings of studies that have found honey to be a reme ...

Hot Drinks Can Help Ease Colds

Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 10, 2008
A new study has found that drinking warmed up fluids like fruit cordial could help ease the effect of a cold or flu. The research was conducted at Cardiff University's ...