Social stress such as discrimination and family problems, along with job and money problems, can contribute to premature aging of your immune system, a recent study found.
That’s a double whammy, as the immune system already deteriorates with age.
Immune aging can lead to cancer, heart disease and other age-related health conditions and reduce the effectiveness of vaccines, such as Covid-19, said lead author Eric Klopack, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Southern California’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
I – Word Understanding
Double whammy – two bad things happening at the same time
Deteriorates – to decline / become worse
Gerontology – the study of aging
II – Have Your Say
1, What are the most common social issues / stress in you country related to the following:
a, Discrimination
b, Family
c, Job
d, Money
e, Others
2, How do you handle stress? Do you consider that healthy?
3, Let’s discuss some suggested ways to stop stress from destroying our health and wellness. Share your ideas on the following:
a, Deep breathing
b, Therapy (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy)
c, Meditation
889 Social stress prematurely ages your immune system, study finds
