What Works and What Doesn’t When Fighting a Cold [CHART]

Does using anti-bacterial hand gel after every hand shake really matter?

Yep! Keep sanitizing those hands!

However, those vitamin C drink you keep in your desk drawer probably won't make you feel any better quicker. At least according to Shape magazine.

I'm guessing your office has been full of sneezing, coughing, puking co-workers just like mine has since the beginning of the year, which is why I thought it would be a perfect time to share this chart from Shape.

Their research resulted in this:

• Wearing a surgical mask might work
• "Elbow bumping" instead of shaking hands totally works
• Opening the bathroom door with a paper towel is worthless
• Holding your breath when someone coughs or sneezes doesn't work
• Wearing a scough (which I've never heard of before) definitely works
• Drinking Vitamin C drinks won't really help
• Keeping a plant on your does help
• Using hand sanitizer and washing your hands is very effective