7 Ways To Boost Your Immune System During The Fight Against COVID-19

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Cut back on drinking

A lot of people turned to alcohol to ease stress and boredom during the pandemic. Some still are. But if you’re getting out and about again around people, excessive drinking can increase your chances of getting sick. Alcohol impacts the gut microbe, which we already know is important for immunity. It also damages T-cells, those littler virus fighters we talked about when discussing vaccines. Furthermore, alcohol impairs the function of immune cells and excessive alcohol consumption is linked to a higher risk of pneumonia, says the NCBI. It can even cause lung damage that makes infections more serious. So it could be time to find a sober way to relieve stress.

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