Not feeling well? Catch a glimpse of the great outdoors

For the last decade or so, doctors have been discussing the healing power of good ol’ Mother Nature, but now there are brick-and-mortar hospitals putting their theories to the test. Nemour’s Children’s Hospital opened last October just outside...

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10 things to do when you're home sick

Sick? Ick! Germs, germs, everywhere. Whether you've got the flu or some other nasty bug, we know you'd much rather be out-and-about than stuck at home. And even though your homework pile is growing, we've got some different ideas for how to distract...

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Sick? This FB app tells ya who gave you the flu

Ever wondered why, exactly, you’ve been coughing so much you couldn’t sleep? Or who to point the finger at when you’ve gotta get Mom to phone ya in sick to school? Turns out, there’s an app for that. Help, my...

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How to be the only girl who isn't sick right now

I don’t know about you, but everyone around here is sniffling and sneezing up a storm. From a whopper of a flu season to the standard winter cold, people are falling ill all over the place. But not you! Here’s...

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Cutest chameleon ever shows you how not to get sick this season

Here at GL, we have a soft spot in our hearts for animals doing absolutely adorable things. From miniature goats jumping around in circles to squeaking piglets to cats stuck in boxes, we’re obsessed with cute creatures doing aww-worthy things. This little...

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6 ways to skip the back-to-school sniffles

It seems like everyone gets sick during the first few weeks of school. All those teachers and students are comin’ together after a nice summer of picking up who-knows-what-kindsa germs, so catching a cold is pretty much unavoidable. Or is it? Use these...

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Kick your cold with four easy home remedies

We all know how it starts—the morning before a big presentation and you wake up with the snottiest cold you’ve ever had. Unfortunately there is no instant cure for the common cold, but there are some things you can do at home to...

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5 ways to boost your immune system before cold season

Between big tests and projects, a million extracurrics and stress galore, the occasional cold seems inevitable. But, it doesn’t have to be! To help you beat this year’s cold season, here is what you should be doing now. Wash your hands You’ve been...

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Bloody nose babe

I've been getting bloody noses a lot. Usually every other day. Sometimes they're so bad I have to sit on the floor because if I stand up I black out. Should I tell a doctor? Yes indeed, babe, it’s time to get...

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How can I kill a cough?

Not only does a bad cough totally kill your throat and vocal chords, but it’s also exhausting and annoying. A cough can be caused by a number of different things. Let’s look at your options and see what’s going on. If...

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