Our Wellness Editors' Best Hacks for Surviving Cold and Flu Season

Cold and flu season is in full swing, many people are getting sick. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the rate of seasonal influenza is higher than it's been all season, and that people are seeking care for respiratory illness at a high level this month. Redditors have also been sharing that the cold and flu season has felt especially bad this year, with many commenters sharing that their illness symptoms have felt more debilitating than usual this year, or they're looking for ways to avoid getting sick. During the winter months, people tend to get sick with a range of different types of illnesses such as walking pneumonia, the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. While it's now easier than ever to find out if you have the flu or COVID-19 with an FDA-authorized test, what's not easy is coping with the symptoms that come along with any sickness. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make dealing with a sore throat, stuffy nose, cough and more a bit easier and less ... Read full article.