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Casa's Must Haves for August

Aug 01, 2007 - It's a busy month for travelers, but ever since I was a kid, August has also been one of my favorite months to spend at home. There's just something about the days getting shorter that makes me want to lounge about and make the most of the remaining warm days. So for my must haves this month, I'm eyeing home finds that will let me enjoy a few more outdoor evenings and get excited to move back inside. - 18 Comments

Common cold

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M A cold is an upper respiratory infection caused by a virus. They tend to occur most often in winter, although scientists aren't sure why. In the United States, adults usually have between two and four colds per year, and children have as many 10. - 0 Comments

Influenza

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Influenza, or "flu," is a caused by a virus infecting the respiratory system (nose, throat, bronchial tubes, lungs). Flu symptoms are usually more severe than those of the common cold and are more likely to affect other parts of your body. Flu also tends to come on suddenly, while colds can take a while to develop. - 0 Comments