Tuesday, November 20, 2012

The Common Cold - Fact or Fiction Continued....

Here's the answer to yesterday's question. Being Cold Causes a Cold?
Answwer: FICTION

That heavy winter coat isn't offering you much protection from the common cold. While the cool, dry air makes it easier for the virus to circulate, you don't get sick from chilly weather.
Actually, the reason many people get colds during the fall and winter months is because the drop in temperature keeps more people indoors, where they're in closer contact for longer periods of time. This allows germs to jump more easily from person to person. Need help not getting sick? Click HERE


Hand Washing Staves Off the Sniffles?
                  
From handshakes to your computer keyboard to the handrails on trains and buses, your hands are constantly exposed to germs circulating throughout the air. Can diligently washing your hands with soap and water offer some protection? Are clean hands crucial in the fight against the common cold?
(Source Medhelp.org)

Check back tomorrow for the answer!

Have a Healthy and Successful Day!

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