{"id":951,"date":"2021-03-10T09:06:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T16:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.medcram.com\/?p=951"},"modified":"2021-03-16T09:12:51","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T16:12:51","slug":"stress-and-covid-19-improving-the-immune-system-anxiety-and-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.medcram.com\/covid-19\/stress-and-covid-19-improving-the-immune-system-anxiety-and-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress and COVID-19 &#8212; Improving The Immune System, Anxiety, and Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DnvdUAiTw54\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a compelling, growing body of evidence about the intimate connection between physical and mental health and wellbeing. Professor Roger Seheult, MD shares a presentation on the roles of stress and anxiety in immune system function as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Psychological Stressors &amp; The Adaptive Immune System<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DnvdUAiTw54\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Dr. Seheult synthesizes information from several studies to demonstrate the role of psychological stressors in the health of both patients and healthcare professionals. He cites <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamapediatrics\/fullarticle\/2775249?guestAccessKey=c35f80fd-8ffb-410f-aed7-bb9f9ce20d8b&amp;utm_source=For_The_Media&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=ftm_links&amp;utm_content=tfl&amp;utm_term=011921\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surveys illustrating the increased prevalence of depression and anxiety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to the pandemic, and the bidirectional relationship between one\u2019s mental state and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3341031\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adaptive immune system function<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Exercise Intensity &amp; Immunity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, Dr. Seheult discusses scientifically validated strategies, such as exercise, for reducing stress and improving one\u2019s immune response. He highlights <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/anxiety-about-coronavirus-can-increase-the-risk-of-infection-but-exercise-can-help-133427\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the work of Dr. Jennifer Heisz at McMaster University\u2019s FitLab<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which studies <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inflammasomes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their role in mediating depression and systemic disease. Dr. Seheult also compares a typical immune response to those of world-class athletes and demonstrates the immense <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0301051118300656?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits of moderate exercise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for promoting immunity on a cellular level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Nutrition &amp; COVID-19 Exercise Precautions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Seheult wraps up the presentation with nutritional information, pointing out research on the importance of carbohydrates after exercising and the role of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2095254618301005?via%3Dihub#bib0065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">polyphenols in restoring immune function<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. He also recommends extra precautions and considerations when starting an exercise regimen during the COVID-19 pandemic, as various cardiopulmonary risks may be present for those who have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/1941738120941490\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highlighted in this guide for high school student-athletes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>More From MedCram &amp; Dr. Seheult<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can view and share Dr. Seheult\u2019s full presentation <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DnvdUAiTw54\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and keep an eye out for a follow-up video reviewing the science on the immune benefits of temporary core temperature elevation, which may be achieved with saunas and spas.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; There is a compelling, growing body of evidence about the intimate connection between physical and mental health and wellbeing. 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