Tag: immune system
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đ Joy Is Medicine: Prescribe Yourself Daily Doses
(Laughter. Dancing. Spontaneous ugly crying to â90s music. Itâs all valid.) Pop quiz:Which of the following boosts your immune system? A) Vitamin CB) Eight hours of sleepC) Doing the Macarena in your kitchenD) All of the above Answer: D â and yes, dancing like your WiFi just went out mid-Zoom meeting counts. Welcome to your…
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âSleep: The Night Shift for Your Immune Armyâ
Spoiler: If you keep skipping sleep, your immune system will unionize and quit. Picture this:Itâs 2:47 a.m. Youâre binge-watching a true-crime documentary, doom-scrolling social media, and thinking about snacks you probably shouldnât eat in bed. Meanwhile, deep inside your body… Your immune system is clocking in. Because guess what? While youâre dreaming about winning arguments…
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âThe Immune System, Explained (Like Youâre Five but Funnier)â
You: âI sneezed on a crowded train, touched a doorknob, and ate pizza off the floor. Why am I still alive?â Your immune system: âBecause Iâm a microscopic ninja fortress, thatâs why.â Letâs take a moment to appreciate the fact that youâre not sick all the time. Thatâs not luck. Thatâs your immune systemâyour bodyâs…
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âYour Immune System: The Unsung Superhero You Should Definitely Take to Lunchâ
Letâs be honestâwhen was the last time you thanked your immune system? You know, that tireless, behind-the-scenes superhero keeping you alive despite your 3 AM street taco adventures, crowded subway rides, and that one coworker who shows up sick because theyâre âtoo essential.â (Theyâre not.) Your immune system doesnât wear a cape, but it does…