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Are people who get regular exercise less susceptible to a cold or the flu?

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Regular Exercise and Colds and Flu

Yes. Regular exercise, from aerobics to walking, boosts the immune system. People who exercise may still catch a virus that causes a cold or the flu, but they may have less severe symptoms and may recover more quickly than their friends who do not exercise.

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