From getting enough sleep to eating leafy vegetables, here are 8 ways to boost your immunity

A variety of foods builds immunity as each one has its unique beneficial effects. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - As we strive to keep ourselves clean from the coronavirus, it may be surprising to find out that humans actually breathe in tens of thousands of micro-organisms a day.

A robust immune system is vital to long-term good health. Should one catch a cold or the flu, one would display milder symptoms and recover faster.

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