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Everyday Ways to Boost Immunity
Here are some ways to raise your defenses against germs: Get your ZZZs. Not sleeping enough may raise the risk of infections. During sleep, your body produces more natural disease fighters and sends them where needed. For most adults, seven to eight hours does wonders.
Don’t get burned. Sun damage weakens the immune system.
Eat for health. Eating a balanced diet can keep a vital part of the immune system healthy —the skin. Skin protects the body against microorganisms, radiation, and other damage. Experts recommend plenty of fruits, veggies, and fatty fish to keep skin healthy. In addition, yogurt has been shown to boost some aspects of the immune system. Yogurt with “live active cultures” contains bacteria that may activate immune cells throughout the body.
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