Hugs with bugs? Immune system tweaks for that special time when plagues visit for the holidays

Vendors love selling supplements, but research shows a focus on lifestyle--particularly during immunity quagmire times like the holidays--can have even more positive effects

In America, medical and related research too-often focuses on procedures and pills that will return a financial ROI. That’s what’s fun about these studies that show the positive effect on immune systems of just a few no- or low-cost lifestyle changes. And they’re even more important during the stress of the holidays, when every disease from preschool through college might be rushing in the door to hug you.