Category: immune function

Immune System Complete Guide: This Is How Your Body Keeps out Bacteria and Viruses (Infographics)

There is an increasing number of infectious diseases circulating around the world, from influenza to SARS to COVID-19. Your immune system plays a key role in fighting off these infectious diseases. So how does the immune system work to fight viruses and bacteria? What factors affect your immunity? This article will answer all your questions…


Restrict Calories to Boost Immune Function

New research suggests that moderate caloric restriction in humans has benefits beyond weight loss. In a two-year study, researchers saw improved immune function and T cell production, and a reduction in inflammation in participants who reduced their calories by about 14 percent. Caloric restriction (CR) has been an important topic in aging and longevity research…