We’ve had some very strange weather over the last couple of weeks. It’s been both hot and cold, sometimes in the same day. I’ve had to switch from heat to air conditioning and back to heat in the span of 24 hours. We’ve experienced record highs in the mid-80s, and now, on Monday, it won’t…
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There are many controversial issues in the world right now. And vaccines are definitely included in that polarizing list of subjects. That fact hasn’t stopped Stanford researchers from working on a new vaccine. This nasal spray vaccine could protect against coughs, colds, and flu, as well as bacterial lung infections and perhaps allergies. We’re a…
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Do you ever have a situation where you think the issue is probably more in your mind than it is in reality? Let me explain. For some reason, our house feels colder when it’s 40° outside than when it’s 20° outside. And it’s not like we’re changing the thermostat. During the winter months, we keep…
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Technically, we’re just a week into the winter season. And the weather here in Middle Tennessee has been strange. Yesterday, our high was in the 70s. Today, we’ll be lucky to reach 40 degrees. Last night, right before I went to bed, the temperature dropped 20 degrees in the span of about 15 minutes. The…
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Even though people have often told me otherwise, I’ve never thought my voice was anything special. Through the years, I’ve known hundreds, if not thousands, of people with better ones. And with all my years talking on the radio, you’d think those muscles would be stronger than most. And perhaps they are, but then why…
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We’re not even a week into Summer, and I already have a Summer cold. I didn’t stand a chance. My wife started catching something over the weekend. We both have severe allergies, so at first, she wasn’t sure if it was just allergies or something more. For her, it’s a chest cold. It’s not bad,…
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I’ve heard the old wive’s tale most of =my life. Feed a cold, starve a fever. But I’m often confused about whether that’s correct. Perhaps it’s really starve a cold, feed a fever. But right now, I know the first one is correct. I’ve been battling a slight cold for four or five days. Fortunately,…
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By now, you’ve heard that flu activity across the U.S. is very high. But it’s not just the flu. Many are suffering from RSV, COVID, or the norovirus. You might say it’s a perfect storm of viruses right now. Experts call this a quad-demic. There’s no secret to avoiding any or all of these viruses….
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This time of year, if you’re like most people, you try hard to avoid catching a cold or the flu. You’re doing whatever you can to boost your immunity. So many people I know caught something over the holidays. Knock on wood, I’ve been able to avoid catching anything so far. A few years ago,…
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We wrapped up our winter break yesterday and got back to the office. And without fail, I already have three co-workers who are out with the flu. They caught it during the holidays. It happens to many of us. It’s almost impossible to avoid cold and flu season this time of year. We must wash…
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