Finding ways to reduce stress before a marathon may be as important as ensuring you’re properly fuelled and hydrated.

A new study published in Nature has shown that fear and the immune system are linked in previously unknown ways, with the immune system potentially influencing stress and fear behaviors. The study ...

Chronic stress has far-reaching consequences for our bodies. For example, many stress-related psychiatric illnesses such as depression are associated with changes in the immune system. However, the ...

Chronic stress affects the immune system and the brain. UZH researchers now show that a particular enzyme found in cells of the immune system enters the brain under stress. In mice, it causes them to ...

The immune system is complex with many moving parts. Research shows that consistent lifestyle habits, like adequate sleep, ...

Recent studies have shown that even if you feel healthy and fit, your immune system could be aging quicker than you think, ...

Exposure to social stress is associated with signs of accelerated immune system aging, a first-time study of older U.S. adults has found. The researchers looked at social stress and the distributions ...

Hitting your 50s or 60s won’t dim that spark—you’ve still got. But that doesn’t mean it’s effortless. Your immune system ...

Get immunized. “Vaccines are one of the biggest and best public health interventions to keep people well. Vaccination remains ...

You’ve been living on four hours of sleep, surviving on coffee and willpower, and wearing your exhaustion like a badge of honor. The hustle culture told you that rest is for the weak and that grinding ...

To avoid contracting a cold while traveling this holiday season, prioritize sleep, exercise, managing stress, and washing your hands.