Does cold weather actually make you sick? There's some truth behind the old wives' tale, says Purdue University nursing professor Libby Richards.
She shares five reasons dropping temperatures might lead to catching a cold or the flu this winter season, including increased dryness, which allows viruses to enter the nasal passage more easily — not to mention previous reports of "winter vagina." It's no wonder medical experts recommend investing in an indoor humidifier and these 10 other cold and flu essentials.
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