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Older adults, who are at a higher risk for COVID-19 complications, can strengthen their immune systems by exercising.
Time changes make many people feel tired, irritable, and unable to sleep.
These drugs may help slow or reverse immune system decline.
Older coronavirus patients face grimmer outlooks. A virologist explains the aging-related changes in how immune systems work that are to blame.
Some people’s immune systems aren’t able to stop foreign invaders, such as COVID-19, as well as the rest of the population. There are many reasons for this, including illness, medications and age.
Though it was previously thought vigorous exercise could suppress immune function, research shows that most forms of regular exercise can help your immune system to work its best.
Sleep supports our immune function and helps us deal with stress. During this uncertain time, making sleep a priority is more than self-care – it’s essential.
Different demographics are more or less vulnerable to serious complications from the coronavirus. A virologist explains the aging-related changes in how immune systems work that are to blame.
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Associate Professor of Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology, Colorado State University
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Associate Professor in Physiology and Metabolism, University of Bradford
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Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina
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Senior Research Fellow; Rheumatology Research Group, Centre for Inflammatory Diseases, Monash University
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Fitness/Wellness Research Coordinator for the Rutgers Aging Brain Health Alliance, Rutgers University - Newark
