Q: Is it okay for me to exercise when I have a cold? I have a stuffy nose and sore throat and am desperate to leave the confines of the sofa. Will exercise make me feel worse?

A: You can continue with mild or moderate activity if you have a cold with no fever. Exercise may even help you feel better — by temporarily relieving nasal congestion; but don’t over do it and exercise gently. Having a cold taxes your body. So give it some help by …

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