The Common Cold Is Less Common Among the Fit. (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nieman, David C.
• Is Part Of: ACSM's health & fitness journal. Volume 21:Number 6(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: Exercise -- Periodicals; Physical fitness -- Periodicals; Health -- Periodicals; Exercise -- Periodicals; Health Behavior -- Periodicals; Physical Fitness -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000338
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1091-5397

Abstract

Abstract : Regular physical activity should be combined with other lifestyle strategies to more effectively reduce upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) risk. These strategies include stress management, regular sleep, avoidance of malnutrition, high intake of fruit, and proper hygiene. URTI is caused by multiple and diverse pathogens, making it unlikely that a unifying vaccine will be developed. Lifestyle strategies are receiving increased attention by investigators and public health officials, and a comprehensive lifestyle approach that includes physical activity has high potential to make the common cold less common.