Here’s why you must avoid stress during this time of COVID-19

Stress, loneliness, and the lack of sleep can make you susceptible to COVID-19, says associate professor Christopher Fagundes. According to Fagundes, these factors could compromise the immune system and lead to the overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines. What does this mean exactly for our health?

The field of psychoimmunology highlights the connection between our physical and mental health and the importance of finding connections in a time of social distancing and community quarantines.