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Catch more zzzz's.

A study published today in the Archives of Internal Medicine confirms what Mom has been saying all along: You need more sleep

De-stress.

People under persistent stress, lasting a month or more, are more likely to get ill when exposed to cold viruses than people who aren't, according to Cohen's prior research. Marital strife, ongoing conflict with family members or friends, unemployment, having a job that's not commensurate with one's abilities—all seem to wear down resistance to colds.

Expand your social life.

people with diverse social networks—meaning they have lots of different types of social relationships—have better immunity to cold germs than those with narrow social circles. That's in line with a body of evidence showing that socially connected folks tend to live longer than those who are isolated.

Exercise.

Aside from helping people stay fit, exercise has been shown to bolster the immune system.

A little vitamin C very likely won't hurt.

Studies about the usefulness of vitamin C against colds come down on both sides of the fence, Helpful or not, there's probably little harm in taking the popular vitamin as long as people remember to keep hydrated. Some people seem to think that if a little vitamin C is good, then taking a lot must be better, which isn't true. If a person is dehydrated, vitamin C can crystallize in the kidneys and bladder, creating stones.

Mom was probably wrong about wet hair in the wintertime.

Does being wet and cold make people more vulnerable to colds? Probably not.

Increase Your Fluid Intake.

Drinking lots of fluids during a cold is said to break up your congestion, keep you hydrated and keep your throat moist. I had a tough time finding actual studies about the common cold and hydration, but it's no secret that hydration is good for your body and your health

In the end, while you can lower the odds of getting sick, the reality is that you're going to get a cold anyway, it's a question of how many.

Tips for Battling the Common Cold