The first thing anyone should do in any new year is resolve to see more standup comedy. Not only does laughing burn calories, decrease stress and improve blood pressure, it also boosts the immune system by increasing levels of salivary immunoglobulin A, an antibody that fights bacteria and infections. Who among us doesn't want a better immune system in the face of sub-zero temps?
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune at 05:28PM on January 6, 2014