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Stress is linked to the immune system through the field of psychoneuroimmunology, which studies how psychological factors influence immune functioning [1], [2]. Furthermore, stress is identified as a factor that can compromise the immune system [3], [4], while managing stress is noted as a way to help calm the immune system [5].

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Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu CUNY Pressbooks 3 facts

claimStress acts as a factor that compromises the immune system, which serves as the body's shield against illness.

claimStress and emotional factors can influence the development of psychophysiological disorders by adversely affecting the body's immune system.

claimPsychoneuroimmunology is the field of study that examines how psychological factors, such as stress, influence the immune system and immune functioning.

Why Is Sleep Important for Our Mental and Physical Health? insightspsychology.org Insights Psychology 2 facts

claimThe immune system releases proteins called cytokines during sleep, which help combat infections, inflammation, and stress.

claimThe human immune system releases proteins called cytokines during sleep, which promote sleep and help combat infections, inflammation, and stress.

What causes chronic inflammation, and why it matters health.osu.edu The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 1 fact

claimLifestyle choices including maintaining a healthy diet, engaging in regular exercise, obtaining good sleep, and managing stress can help calm the immune system and reduce chronic inflammation.

Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu Maricopa Open Digital Press 1 fact

claimPsychoneuroimmunology is the field of study that examines how psychological factors, such as stress, influence the immune system and immune functioning.