Immune
Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease If You’re Under 50 (And Why Young People Aren’t Immune) – Health Digest
Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock When you think of Alzheimer’s, an older person probably comes to mind. Perhaps you’ve had a parent or spouse with Alzheimer’s, and their inability to recall recent conversations can be heartbreaking. People with Alzheimer’s eventually have difficulty speaking, swallowing, and walking. Most people with Alzheimer’s are […]
When You Smoke Marijuana Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Immune System – Health Digest
Experts have a few theories. According to microbiology and pathology professor at the University of South Carolina, Prakash Nagarkatti who’s done research on the topic, “the key to this suppression is a unique type of immune cell” called myeloid-derived suppressor cells or MDSCs (via Science Daily). An increased level of MDSCs is thought to be present in people with […]
Peanut Butter Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Immune System – Health Digest
Peanut butter is a great source of copper, one of the many nutrients involved in immune system function. Getting sufficient amounts of copper could combat the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. In addition to maintaining your immune system, copper is essential for making red blood cells and nerve cell function. Peanuts are also a good source of vitamin […]
Eating Fruit Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Immune System – Health Digest
Fruit-only diets aside, there’s no discounting the nutritional benefits of consuming fruit every day. The recommended minimum amount of fruits and veggies you should eat every day is five portions of 80 grams each of an assortment of the stuff (via National Health Service). How this looks might vary from person to person and what […]