Exercise Regularly

Regular exercise lowers your risk of developing chronic diseases (like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease), as well as helps flush bacteria out of the lungs and airways. This may reduce your chance of getting a cold, flu, or other illness.

At a minimum, try to meet the physical activity guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Adults should be getting at least 150 minutes (two and a half hours) of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (like walking, jogging, or cycling) or 75 minutes (one hour and 15 minutes) of high-intensity aerobic exercise (like running) every week. You should also be doing strength training at least twice a week. Note: More activity has been found to be linked to even more health benefits, so aim high. Sunshine also boosts vitamin D in the body, which plays a key role in immune health, too.