Category Archives: Immune System

Stress caused by traumatic events, job strain, relationships, discrimination, or everyday stressors likely accelerates the aging of the immune system. At least, that is the finding from a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The accelerated immune aging may increase the risk for a host of chronic conditions ...click here to read more

A recent study by the University of Southern California has found that chronic stress can accelerate the aging of the immune system. All adults face some stress in their lives, and that stress is manageable for most people. But this new study suggests that chronic stress can speed up the immune system’s aging, raising the ...click here to read more

2022 is a couple of weeks old, and if you’re like many others, you either haven’t decided on a New Year’s resolution, or your efforts for the one you’d picked are waning. If you’ve been struggling with allergies or asthma, however, why not pledge to get your symptoms under control this year? Asthma and allergy ...click here to read more

A new AIDS study from the University of Alberta has found that people living with HIV have a higher risk of rapid aging and chronic inflammation. The groundbreaking research found that elusive white blood cells called neutrophils play a role in impaired T-cell functions and counts. It was also found that the associated chronic inflammation ...click here to read more

Remember the flu? It’s an annual virus that circulated around the world making millions sick and killing others. But as most people retreated indoors during the pandemic, cases of the flu went way down. But now people are venturing back out, and that means the flu will be back in full swing. And after a ...click here to read more

Kids are back at school, summer vacations have wrapped up, temperatures are dropping, and before long, people will be headed back inside. All of that will boost cold, flu, and COVID infections. And of course, if you’re getting on in age, that can be very scary news. Older adults tend to suffer stronger reactions to ...click here to read more

As a health writer, sometimes I have to be the bearer of bad news. But the truth is that it all depends on how you look at it. Sometimes the scary stuff is a blessing in disguise. For example, your favorite foods could be making you sick or at least weakening your immune system so ...click here to read more

In the past, research has been largely limited on the relationship between high fructose diets and the immune system. But a new study by Swansea scientists in collaboration with scientists at the University of Bristol and the Francis Crick Institute in London has provided a deeper understanding of the effects that high fructose can have ...click here to read more

Vitamin C is a super nutrient. It’s long been used to boost immunity and provide beneficial antioxidant effects. Now, a new study is showing that it might help keep your muscles more robust. First immunity, now muscle. Vitamin C might not be the first nutrient you think of when it comes to muscle, but research ...click here to read more

I’m sure you’ve seen the articles telling you to eat this or drink that to boost your immune system. But if it seems to be good to be true, it probably is. Nutrition can play a role in immune strength, but the relationship between food and illness risk is complex. Several factors influence immune strength, ...click here to read more

While some municipalities have abandoned contact tracing to track the spread of COVID-19, a new study shows how important it can be for you and your holiday plans. Social distancing recommendations simply might not work when people are indoors. A recent study from South Korea, and reported in the LA Times, shows that even a ...click here to read more

Fat and immune health have an interesting relationship. Sometimes fat can work against immune strength—other times, it can bolster it. The first part of understanding how fat can influence health is distinguishing between body fat and dietary fat. High levels of body fat can cause inflammation and tax the immune system, making you more susceptible ...click here to read more

By now you may have heard that drug company Pfizer has developed a potential COVID-19 vaccine that’s 90% effective. It’s a truly remarkable feat that may lead you to jump for joy. But don’t jump too high just yet. The study still needs to be peer-reviewed and examined by regulating bodies. That said, it is ...click here to read more

If you want to keep your immune system healthy this winter, you might want to think about controlling the climate in your home. Temperatures have been dropping. You may have even woken up to a slight dusting of snow this morning. Believe it or not, the cooler air could boost your risk for catching a ...click here to read more