It’s cold and flu season and time to protect yourself from those
nasty bugs. That means getting a regular flu shot if you’re under 65 or a
high-dose vaccination for those over 65, and people with a chronic
illness should add a pneumonia shot. If you’re allergic to eggs or
prefer a sniff to a sharp poke, there’s a nasal flu spray. Source Link
Fighting
the worst effects of obesity may be as simple as skipping the sugar
bowl. A study found that obese children saw major health improvements by
cutting most of the sugar from their diets. The test group scored
better for blood pressure, cholesterol and insulin levels by reducing
sugar without cutting calories or trying to lose weight. Source Link
Pop
quiz -- what are the most deadly jobs? If you said firefighter, police
officer or even soldier, you’d be wrong. Government records show the
occupations with the highest percentage of fatalities include
commercial pilots, tree trimmers, and farmers and ranchers, with
fishermen suffering the most deaths per thousand. Source Link
