It’s that time of year again. You walk into class, and you hear sniffles and coughs. It’s super inconvenient that flu season and midterm season always seem to coincide. If you’re unlucky, someone from your floor or apartment has already gotten sick, and you can’t shake the feeling that you will be the next victim of the bug.
We at the Clog are here to suggest four ways to help keep you feeling like this:
And not like this:
1. Drink lots of water.
It’s simple and intuitive, but it really helps.
2. Eat healthy foods.
Trying to avoid getting sick during midterm season is like trying to not fall asleep after pulling two all-nighters — it’s difficult. Pizza at Crossroads may seem like heaven during midterms, but heading to the salad bar and eating nutritiously will help you keep sickness at bay.
3. Manage your stress.
There is a connection between mental and physical health. Keeping your stress under control and trying to get eight hours of sleep a night (unrealistic, we know), will help you ward off a cold.
4. Avoid getting physically close to people who you know are sick.
There is a fine line between being rude and protecting your health. If you notice your friend has been hacking away, there is no shame in trying to dodge his or her incoming hug.
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