6 Ways to Fight the Flu You Probably Overlooked
According to the CDC, influenza sends
hundreds of thousands of Americans to the hospital every year. Here's how to make sure you don't follow them this year.
By Dr. Mehmet Oz
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Rest up.
When you're hit with the flu, there's nothing you want more than sleep. But research suggests that it's the sleep you get before you come down with a virus that really matters. One new study discovered that people who slept six or more hours a night for a week were much better at fighting off the common cold than those who clocked less than that, possibly because adequate rest boosts immunity.
From the
December 2015 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
