A physical examination—commonly called a “physical”—involves a healthcare provider conducting an annual (or sometimes less frequent) comprehensive health assessment. This includes measuring vital signs, reviewing medical history and current medications, examining your body systematically, and ordering specific blood tests. When you have a physical scheduled, steering clear of these commonContinue Reading

Methods like steam inhalation or light exercise that induce sweating may provide some relief for cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, coughing, and sore throat discomfort. However, this temporary symptom relief doesn’t translate to a faster recovery from your cold. The common cold has no cure, and there’s no methodContinue Reading