How to Stay Healthy during Flu Season?

  One of the most overlooked keys to knowing how to stay healthy during the flu season? Staying healthy in general. Many of us struggle to maintain best practices concerning healthy habits when it isn't cold and flu season . But since the cold and flu season coincides with the holiday season — a time of both immense joy and immense stress — it's that much more important (and difficult) to practice healthy habits during those months. So , how do I prepare my body for the flu, you ask? Here's a quick -hit list of what steps you can take to keep your immune system up and running effectively . Get adequate sleep: Studies have shown that the activity of T-cells, which also play an important immunological role in fighting illnesses, is severely disturbed by sleep deprivation. It's recommended that adults get a minimum of 7 hours of sleep each night, while children and teens typically need a minimum of 8 hours. Hydrate : Proper hydration...