You’ve heard it a million times. Drink lots of fluids when you’re sick. How true is it, though?
According to a recent study by a team of Australian scientists, drinking extra fluids during a cold may not do much good at all in terms of healing.
Huh.
So have our docs and moms been giving us bad medical advice all along?
Not necessarily. While the scientists admit that keeping hydrated while sick is important, they believe the “drink more fluids” line needs to be studied more closely to determine its validity.
And there you have it. Another piece of health advice debunked!
What methods to you use to try to beat the common cold?
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