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common cold
Also known as: common cold, colds
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Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 3 facts
claimThe aqueous extract of mint leaves is effective against acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, and the common cold, and demonstrates efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa due to amphipathic metabolites that engage with hydrophobic and hydrophilic residues.
claimResearch indicates that prolonged usage of Echinacea (coneflower), a widely utilized herbal treatment for colds and influenza, may diminish the efficacy of the immune system.
claimThe aqueous extract from mint leaves displays efficacy against acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, and the common cold.
Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 3 facts
claimVarious medical disorders and diseases, ranging from the common cold to cancer, frequently alter an individual’s sleep-wake cycle, often due to pain or infection associated with the primary condition.
referenceSmith A authored a work titled 'Sleep, colds, and performance' in the book 'Sleep Arousal and Performance'.
referenceThe chapter 'Sleep, colds, and performance' by Smith, published in the book Sleep Arousal and Performance (1992), discusses the relationship between sleep, colds, and performance.
A Comprehensive Review on the Therapeutic Properties of ... traditionalmedicine.actabotanica.org 3 facts
claimEchinacea has been studied for its potential in reducing the duration and severity of common cold symptoms.
referenceM. Karsch-Völk et al. published a study on the use of Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2014.
claimEchinacea (Echinacea purpurea), also known as purple coneflower, is a perennial herb native to North America used as an immune booster and to treat respiratory infections, common colds, and flu symptoms.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu 2 facts
measurementIn a study of 334 participants, increased sociability was linearly associated with a decreased probability of developing a common cold after exposure to a virus.
measurementParticipants in the 1998 Cohen et al. study who reported experiencing chronic stressors for more than one month, particularly involving work or relationships, were significantly more likely to develop colds after exposure to a cold virus than participants who reported no chronic stressors.
Sleep Deprivation: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Stages my.clevelandclinic.org Aug 11, 2022 2 facts
claimParasomnias (such as night terrors, sleep paralysis, and sleepwalking), certain medications (such as corticosteroids and stimulants), and short-term illnesses (such as the common cold and the flu) are known causes of sleep deprivation.
claimShort-term illnesses and infections, such as the common cold and the flu, can cause sleep deprivation.
How Lack of Sleep Impacts Cognitive Performance and Focus sleepfoundation.org Jul 29, 2025 2 facts
Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 1 fact
measurementA randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 617 nursing home residents aged 65 and older found that daily supplementation with 200 IU of synthetic alpha-tocopherol (90 mg of RRR-alpha-tocopherol) for one year significantly lowered the risk of contracting upper respiratory tract infections, such as the common cold, but had no effect on lower respiratory tract (lung) infections.
Benefits of Sleep: Improved Energy, Mood, and Brain Health sleepfoundation.org Jul 22, 2025 1 fact
claimA long-term lack of sleep is linked to higher chances of contracting colds or other viruses.
Medicinal Plants and Traditional Uses and Modern Applications jneonatalsurg.com Mar 17, 2025 1 fact
claimMedicinal plants have historically been used across diverse cultures to treat a broad spectrum of diseases, ranging from minor ailments like colds and digestive issues to severe conditions such as infections, cancer, and chronic inflammatory disorders.
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Your Body - Healthline healthline.com Aug 23, 2024 1 fact
claimSleep deprivation leaves individuals more vulnerable to respiratory infections like the common cold and flu.
10 Effects of Long-Term Sleep Deprivation sleephealthsolutionsohio.com Aug 20, 2025 1 fact
claimA prolonged lack of sleep decreases antibody response and increases vulnerability to viruses, such as the common cold and flu, by inducing a reaction similar to high levels of stress.
Psychosocial Pathways - CDC cdc.gov Sep 1, 2023 1 fact
referenceCohen et al. (1997) researched the relationship between social ties and susceptibility to the common cold.