Chronic stress favors the appearance of inflammation in the body

A new study involving the virus can help explain why stress affects the immune system, increasing the risk of disease. The research was conducted by a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University in the United States and published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. from two experiments involving two groups of adults - one with 276 people with a mean age of 29 years and the other with 82 people with an average age of 37 years. Everyone was in good health, but the second group had been through stressful situations over the previous year. They received solutions containing the common cold virus from the nose and were quarantined. During the five-day follow-up, volunteers were evaluated to detect the onset of cold symptoms with nasal washings to check for the presence of the virus. The results showed that, in stressed individuals, immune system defense cells gave less responses to the hormones responsible for stopping inflammation. The second experiment aimed to check the production of substances capable of promoting inflammation, called cytokines. In this case, it was found that a lower sensitivity of the defense system was associated with an increased production of cytokines by the body. The final conclusion is that stress affects the regulation of inflammation by the body, impairing immunity and favoring the development of disease. Learn to deal with stress quickly and effectively

Stress is a spur with the purpose of preparing the body for the fight or flight. If the arrears accumulate, however, and you can not put your head on the pillow without remembering all unresolved commitments, it may be that the stress has become chronic. "Adrenaline, released in acute situations, begins to give rise to cortisol - a hormone that can trigger diseases, such as obesity," explains endocrinologist Alessandra Rascovski of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.

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talked to the experts and listed some tips to control the hormones in up to five minutes. How about fitting them into your routine?

1. Watch a fun video

The levels of the hormones cortisol and adrenaline (related to stress) decrease a lot when you have a good laugh. This was found in a study by Loma Linda University in the United States that looked at participants' hormonal response to watching a funny video and found that the effects can last from 12 to 24 hours. Take a tea

A study by University College London in England found that taking black tea can help reduce cortisol levels by up to 47%. Researchers say the benefits may be linked to some substances, such as flavonoids, polyphenols and amino acids, present in the beverage. But do not overdo it, since every 50 ml of this tea contains 10 mg of caffeine. 3. Sing a song or recite a poem Do you know that song you like and give that feeling of well-being? It can also help you in times of stress. Alessandra explains that cortisol is closely related to the cognition response, that is, to thinking. Keeping focus away from concerns helps restore normal levels of hormone. It works like a mantra: it calms the mind and relaxes the muscles.

4. Eat a sweet and healthy food

Do you eat chocolate when stress increases that believer will improve? Watch out! The chocolate really gives a sense of pleasure, but it flies fast. This is because the glucose levels that go up when eating this food suffer a sudden drop soon after. "The solution is to eat a food that increases blood glucose and leaves it constant, without abrupt drop, like a fresh or dehydrated fruit," advises Alessandra Rascovski.

Passive smoking may be linked to type 2 diabetes and obesity

If you need one more reason to stay away from cigarettes, consider the finding presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in the United States. According to the study, secondhand smoke may be linked to increased risks of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity. For the analysis, the authors used data from more than 6,300 adults who had participated in the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2001 and 2006.

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Face and body: choose the correct sunscreen

The main measure to avoid burns, sunstroke, premature aging and other skin problems brought on by sun exposure is the choice of protector. In addition to the protective factor for each pigmentation, opting for the ideal product for the area of ​​the body you want to protect is essential and eliminates unwanted effects such as pimples and dry skin.

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