Flu and exercise; Colds and exercise
Question:
Can exercise help you avoid colds and flus?
Answer:
Exercise helps the disease-fighting white blood cells in the body move from the organs into the bloodstream.
Overall, you can improve your immune system by eating a proper diet, getting enough rest, reducing stress, and exercising regularly. This will decrease your chances of getting a cold or the flu.
Even if studies find that...
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