A healthy diet, stress reduction (ever tried forest bathing?), exercise and sleep are some science-backed ways to help your body’s ability to fight infection. But there are also myths to watch out for. We spoke with a doctor, a sleep expert and a nutritionist about the concrete, everyday things you can do to help – many of which can be done without leaving your home or purchasing anything – and things that won’t really help at all.

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Broadsheet

Published on 16 June 2020

by RACHEL SIGNER

Illustration by Laura De La Chica