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This time of year, it’s not unusual for people to get sick. While hand washing is important to help prevent colds and flu, there are some natural approaches with research backing their use in reducing the incidence and/or severity of colds and flu.

Use chopsticks Much like the Japanese, Chinese traditionally eat with chopsticks, which can help slow down eating speed. The benefits of this have been observed in a study by The American Journal of Clinic Nutrition. Research on eating rates demonstrated that those eating faster ate more than those eating slower and that "up to three and a half hours after the meal, there was no difference in hunger between those eating speedy or slow." If you're looking to cut calories without being hungry, eating slower may help. This may assist those seeking to maintain a healthy weight and this is crucial to reducing risk of cancer, given that obesity and overweight are linked to the increased risk of various cancers.