But it's a myth that exercising can help you "sweat it out." ...

We all grew up hearing that cold air causes colds, but germs, not chilly weather, are the real culprit. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta explains that many common illnesses are caused by contagious ...

Your mom probably used to assure you that doing this one thing was guaranteed to make you sick. But is it true? arthurhidden - stock.adobe.com It’s OK to brush off this advice. One piece of ...

Experts recommend staying hydrated and eating healthy foods — at least when your stomach will allow it — to support your body when you’re sick.

Many people across cultures grow up hearing that cold weather makes you sick. Going outside without a coat, breathing in cold air, sleeping in a chilly room, getting caught in cold rain or snow, or ...

A crew works to clear snow near The Livery in downtown Benton Harbor, Mich., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, after a winter storm moved across southwest Michigan. Don Campbell / AP As North Texas prepares ...

“We also recommend people get regular exercise so that our immune system is strong enough [and] we can fight off the viruses, ...

At some point or another, we’ve all heard this warning – don’t go outside in the cold or you’ll get sick. “You can’t get a cold from the cold weather itself, but you can get a cold indirectly from ...

(WGN Radio/NEXSTAR) — Growing up, you probably heard your parents tell you some version of this quote during the winter: “Bundle up, you don’t want to catch a cold.” But is the cold weather really ...

Cold and flu season always comes around when the weather starts to change. But does cold, wet weather actually make you sick? Not really, experts say. But cooler temperatures and dry winter air can ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—A common misconception resurfaces as temperatures drop: cold air makes people sick. Despite old sayings like “wear a coat, or you’ll catch a cold,” the truth is that frigid air ...