Does regular exercise help prevent winter illness?
Regular exercise may reduce the likelihood of catching colds and flu during the winter months.
Winter brings increased exposure to germs in shared spaces like offices, public transport and schools. Research suggests that regular physical activity could help protect against winter illnesses by boosting immune function.
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Does regular exercise stop you getting sick in winter?
Winter has a way of making the office, train and school pick-up line feel like a giant petri dish of germs and potential infection.