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LOW RESISTANCE

Are you frequently under the weather? If your body a human internet for every cold germ or cold sore? When the bug for the new flu hits town, does it bug you first? If so, take heart: It could be that you just need to start taking better care of yourself. If you're not well-nourished, well-rested, at least moderately well-exercised and physically prepared to control the stress that faces you everyday, you might find your body battling bugs more frequently than you would like. That goes double if bad habits-smoking, drinking too much alcohol or not eating the way you should-are taxing your system.

Arm yourself against germs

Don't share

Keep telephones, drinking vessels and eating utensils to yourself whenever possible.

Get your daily quota of laughter

Laughter may really be the best medicine.

Give stress the slip

Since it's impossible to eliminate stress, learn how to manage it before it makes you sick.

Work in some exercise

Some studies indicate that moderate exercise for people who do not usually get much physical activity seem to boost levels of the body's natural disease-fighting antibodies.

Know when to call it a day

To improve your immune status, get the right amount of rest.

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