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This is totally true. Colds are caused by viruses that produce the symptoms with which we are all intimately acquainted — the runny, stuffy nose; sneezing and overall achiness of a cold.
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This is totally true. Colds are caused by viruses that produce the symptoms with which we are all intimately acquainted — the runny, stuffy nose; sneezing and overall achiness of a cold.
Question 2 of 6
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This is mostly true, but not entirely. Some studies indicate that sneezes and coughs release virus-laden droplets into the air which, when inhaled, can infect your body. So staying away from someone with cold symptoms can reduce your risk of infection. However, even if you avoid people who have colds, their viruses live on surfaces even after they've left the room. Plus, a virus enters the body a day or two before it triggers the symptoms of a cold, so you could be exposed to the cold virus without even knowing it by a person who is without symptoms, but still spreading the cold virus.
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This is mostly true, but not entirely. Some studies indicate that sneezes and coughs release virus-laden droplets into the air which, when inhaled, can infect your body. So staying away from someone with cold symptoms can reduce your risk of infection. However, even if you avoid people who have colds, their viruses live on surfaces even after they've left the room. Plus, a virus enters the body a day or two before it triggers the symptoms of a cold, so you could be exposed to the cold virus without even knowing it by a person who is without symptoms, but still spreading the cold virus.
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A grain of truth. Although each of these substances has been linked to cold prevention in some studies, the jury's still out on the best role for herbal and vitamin supplements.
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A grain of truth. Although each of these substances has been linked to cold prevention in some studies, the jury's still out on the best role for herbal and vitamin supplements.
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This is totally true. The typical cold may cause a low-grade fever (under 100 degrees) and is characterized by nasal congestion, coughing and sneezing. The flu may cause a temperature of 102-104 degrees for several days, along with achiness, headaches, nasal and chest congestion and exhaustion. It can take several weeks to recover from the flu.
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This is totally true. The typical cold may cause a low-grade fever (under 100 degrees) and is characterized by nasal congestion, coughing and sneezing. The flu may cause a temperature of 102-104 degrees for several days, along with achiness, headaches, nasal and chest congestion and exhaustion. It can take several weeks to recover from the flu.
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Technically, the answer is no (not a smidgen of truth), because viruses, not the shivers, cause colds. It is true that a weakened physical condition — perhaps worsened by cold weather — can hinder the body's attempts to combat a virus, which may be the origin of this myth.
Question 5 of 6
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Technically, the answer is no (not a smidgen of truth), because viruses, not the shivers, cause colds. It is true that a weakened physical condition — perhaps worsened by cold weather — can hinder the body's attempts to combat a virus, which may be the origin of this myth.
Question 6 of 6
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There is a grain of truth to this common belief. While it won't "cure" a cold, chicken soup loosens nasal mucus, helping to clear up congestion which allows you to breathe a little easier. Which means, yes, a bowl of soup can help in the recovery process.
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There is a grain of truth to this common belief. While it won't "cure" a cold, chicken soup loosens nasal mucus, helping to clear up congestion which allows you to breathe a little easier. Which means, yes, a bowl of soup can help in the recovery process.
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