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I’d like to be well enough by Sunday to at least remain vertical (rather than horizontal) for large stretches of time — I can’t miss Thanksgiving dinner at my great uncle’s farm. It’s an annual tradition and the one time each year when 35 to 40 of my family members gather together in one place. In the meantime, here’s a roundup of links (from me, in bed) to keep you informed over the long weekend:

Test your cold and flu IQ

Where are you most likely to get sick? Which foods are full of immunity-boosting properies? Find out by taking the quiz. (And then head over to the immunity-boosting meal plan, to help fortify your defenses.)

Plastic chemical interferes with chemotherapy

Some more bad news about bisphenol A, found in hard plastic water bottles: It may interfere with chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment, according to a new study. (And recently, in the New York Times: Vitamin C may also interfere with cancer treatment.)

Chapped lips? Avoid this.

Is the cold, dry weather already getting to your lips? Here’s an ingredient you should avoid when buying lip balm. (And for the rest of your body: the 25 best things you can do for your skin.)

The low(er) calorie Thanksgiving

Gobble guilt-free with these eating tips for the “most gut-busting time of year.”

Daily rituals to keep you balanced

Number three is about giving thanks, a good ritual for this weekend. Have a lovely, safe Thanksgiving.