Forget the “starve a cold” adage.

Battling a cold or flu, your body needs energy.

Topyogurtwith honey, which may ease coughs, and berries; the antioxidants in them are immune ammunition.

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Refill your water bottle often, or pick a warm drink such asteato soothe a scratchy throat.

Believe those cheesy commercials: Chicken soup really can help you feel better, research suggests.

Sip broth or a sport drink for hydration and calories.

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Butgentleis the operative word: Go too hard and your cold-clearing prowess diminishes.

Have chest congestion, fever or aches?

Add as much Sriracha sauce as you like!

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Forget Conan: You need at least seven to eight hours of sleep right now.

Then avoid stressing about another missed workday with a chick-flick fest.

Our pick:Crazy, Stupid, Love.

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Quality time with Ryan Gosling might be the best medicine.

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