Become a “Least
Vulnerable Person”
Here are some important lifestyle changes you can make to help you and your loved ones become “Less Vulnerable People.”
Positive Psychology
Positive psychology can improve your health and immune system function. According to Johns Hopkins assistant professor of medicine, Lisa Yanek, people with a family history of heart disease, who had a positive outlook, were one-third less likely to have a heart attack or cardiovascular event within 5-25 years, compared to those with a negative outlook.
Another study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology compared optimistic vs. pessimistic first-year law students regarding their performance in the upcoming school year. The study showed better functioning immune cells in the optimistic students versus the pessimistic students.
Physical Activity
Physical activity and movement is a keystone in maintaining optimal health. A study published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science illustrated the following:
1. Acute exercise is an immune system adjuvant
2. A clear inverse relationship was found between moderate exercise training and illness risk
3. Habitual exercise improves immune regulation, delaying the onset of age-related dysfunction