6 Habits of People Who Don’t Get Sick

Are you secretly envious of your co-workers and friends who, like superheroes, never seem to suffer from illnesses like colds and the flu? Come to think of it, some studies have found a small population of people who don’t suffer from heart issues, stomach problems, or certain cancers, and use far fewer office sick days (or rather, use fewer sick days actually being sick). So what’s their deal? We decided to look into what was making these people seemingly “immune” from the common sicknesses many of us face and found they share some common habits. Here are a few easy-to-follow tips to steal from them: 1. They Wash Their Hands – Over and Over Hand washing may sound like obvious advice for combating germs, but surveys suggest that most of us are not vigilant about washing our hands after using the restroom. To prevent illness, it’s important to wash your hands frequently. During cold and flu season, wash your hands with soap many times during the day because you’re in contact with all kinds of pathogens — doorknobs, stair railings, and other people. You really want to have clean hands. According to the CDC, proper handwashing for 20 seconds is...