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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Immune System Health (Harvard Study)


Harvard Study on Immune System

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Published: Tuesday, 23-Oct-2007
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The lifestyle factors that appear to help keep the immune system in shape are the same ones that promote overall health, such as these:

  • avoiding tobacco
  • eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in saturated fat
  • exercising regularly
  • maintaining a healthy weight
  • controlling your blood pressure
  • drinking only in moderation (if at all)
  • getting adequate sleep
  • taking steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and preparing foods safely.

Dr. Starnbach, the editor of the 43-page report, is a professor of microbiology and molecular genetics at Harvard Medical School.

The Truth About Your Immune System: What you need to know is available for $16 from Harvard Health Publications, the publishing division of Harvard Medical School. Order it online at http://www.health.harvard.edu/E or by calling 1-877-649-9457 (toll free).

http://www.health.harvard.edu/