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Laughter truly is one of the best medicines for fighting off the bad-weather blues, says Scott Bea, a psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic.

I love elements of winter solstice, fighting off the dark and cold and hunger with fire and light and feasting and dancing.

Now, if fighting off the attack is possible, then a different set of staged defenses ensues.

The scientists interpreted this signature as an "anti-stress response" that showed their bodies were actively fighting off the virus.

I've been fighting off the infantile and often offensive advances of that guy.

FORMER chief economists of giant oil companies do not normally find themselves fighting off comparisons with Karl Marx.

In hopes of fighting off the disease, he ordered unending prayer and parades of chanters through the streets.

Camping is not Brian's scene. He hates sleeping on the ground and fighting off the hungry mosquitoes.

She was fighting off the numbness of frostbite.

Fighting off nasty bugs can take a lot out of you.

But fighting off double-teams and bullying smaller defenders is only fun when you win.

It's about the outnumbered defenders of a city prevailing against terrible odds , and fighting off attacks from an evil army.

Cui, Willingham, and their colleagues suspected that the rodents' immune systems were fighting off disease.

A study done by McGill University indicated that estrogen gives women an edge when it comes to fighting off infections.

When fighting off an attacker, go for his vulnerable points like eyes, throat, and knees.

Clove oil stimulates the gums to bring in more blood to aid the immune system in fighting off the infection in the mouth.

The Milf has been fighting off and on for decades for autonomy from the Philippine government.

Indeed, after fighting off supposedly terminal cancer in the 1960s, he celebrated his return to the card rooms with 53 straight wins.

The Jews and Arabs of Palestine have been fighting off and on for 100 years.

But who will be in charge of fighting off monsters in the closet, at the window, and under the bed?

From finding a job and a partner to fighting off diseases, self-confidence plays a crucial role in your health.

One is large and dominant, fighting off other males in order to fertilize the female's eggs.

There is the problem of finding a mate, and fighting off rivals.

I must wear warm clothes, as I am fighting off this cold.

He's fighting off a cold.

Do you have any tips for fighting off mosquitoes?

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