Washing your hands often and coughing into your elbow are common ways to prevent the spread of germs, but here are some other ways that aren't as mainstream. Keep reading to find out what they are and tell me if you'd go this far to avoid getting sick. Source: Flickr User Evil Erin and Flickr User KateJones2011 Read more

There are plenty of ways the gym can make you sick, and the locker room is no safe haven from germs. To prevent illness, make sure you avoid these unhealthy habits whenever you're in the gym's locker room. Read more

Being sick sucks — especially when you're a fitness fanatic. Even if you've passed the "neck check" and seem OK to work out, you should still err on the side of caution since exercise can exacerbate anything worse than a minor cold. Our tips for exercising on a sick day? Take a few days off, lower the intensity of your normal workout by at least half, or go for one of these lower-impact Read more

Even though you've taken all the recommended precautions, you still wake up feeling congested, sore, and miserable. The common cold or flu may happen to the best of us, but how we treat ourselves once we're sick can be the difference between a seven-day cold or one that lasts for just a few days. Read more

Don't spend this Winter in the doctor's waiting room! You may take your lil one for her flu shot and wash your hands incessantly, but there's still more you can do to help prevent the flu from entering your home this year. Boosting tots' immune systems from the inside out – packing them with nutrient-rich foods – may be the ticket to health. Check out the five foods your kids should be eating Read more

Over the Fourth of July weekend, four friends and I were all hit with a doozy of a cold, the worst. It even made us question the accepted belief that more people get sick in the Winter. But viruses still survive in the Summer sun, and some people can't fight off infection as well as others. There are ways to protect yourself, which is a must, given all the traveling, eating, and lounge time Read more

From school to the playground to play dates and more, our tots come in contact with germs every day. With just over a month to go before we can officially bid cold and flu season goodbye, we thought we would take a look at four easy ways to prevent your lil one from coming down with one of these viruses. You don't need to spend fortune to protect them — in fact, each of these preventative Read more

American Idol experienced some new drama last night when reports surfaced that Ryan Seacrest might miss his first show in 11 seasons of hosting the program. Ryan, suffering from flu-like symptoms, skipped dress rehearsal, but when the cameras started rolling he was on stage and ready to work with judges Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson, and Steven Tyler. Jennifer showed her abs in her latest Read more

A home is supposed to be a safe haven away from the outside world, but it's often the reason we come down with cold or flu viruses. Take back your home and health by doing these five things to ensure you're living in an immunity-boosting environment! Read more

Cold and flu season may be winding to a close (and was a mild one at that), but the upcoming Spring cleaning season is a good reminder that germs can collect at home. Keep your home healthy and happy with these five rules for a germ-free household. Read more