Asian-Americans and Hispanic-Americans are more likely to get extra rest and take extra Vitamin COlder Americans (65+) are more likely to visit a doctor African-Americans get extra rest, but prefer over-the-counter cold medicine to help lessen the effects of a coldMen are far more likely to delay any kind of at-home treatment or to "wait it out," while women try to get more rest and see a doctor if symptoms worsen

If you get a cold (62% report getting at least one each year), the top things people do to proactively prepare themselves to stay healthy include frequent hand washing (85%); avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth (46%); liberal use of antibacterial gel (34%); avoiding shaking hands during cold and flu season (31%); and frequently sterilizing commonly used items in the home and office (26%).

But unless you're planning on shutting yourself off from the world “ respondents reported they felt they were most susceptible to catching a cold at work (50%); at a shopping mall, theatre or public venue (43%); from kids (42%); and on a plane, train or other public transportation (31%) “ the best defense is indeed a good offense when it comes to staying healthy.

SOURCE Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.