Stress is one of the enemies that is increasingly endangering not only the mental health, but also the physical health of many people all over the world. According to a study by Firdaus Dhabhar, professor of psychiatry at the University of Miami, acute periods of stress, lasting from a few minutes to several hours can strengthen the immune system.
But, if the stress is chronic and lasts a long time, meaning for several weeks, months or even years, it can cause negative changes in the immune system and other biological functions.
What kind of changes? Chronic stress prevents the immune system from protecting the body from disease and pathogens. It also negatively affects cell function and the development of inflammation.
