Get Physical
January 29, 2021
Get Physical
January 29, 2021
The gym - a place to let off steam, push our body to the limit, and connect with people who share our passion for fitness - has been severely impacted by the pandemic.
CDC-recommended activities to do outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A sedentary lifestyle can weaken the immune system and potentially increase the risk of getting COVID-19.
Patients with severe COVID-19 have antibodies that inhibit an effective antiviral response, according to a study in Nature. An analysis finds that in severe cases the immune system fails to generate the protective cell populations found in mild disease. https://t.co/gYbyMZYN17 pic.twitter.com/V9ryGEpgoB
— Nature (@nature) January 25, 2021
Short duration exercises done regularly can help maintain a strong, active immune system. Photo Credit.
Cytotoxicity - when our cells use substances to kill or slow the growth of bacteria or viruses.
Phagocytosis - when a cell, like a white blood cell, "eats" things that may cause harm (e.g. bacteria).
Degranulation - when a cell releases chemicals to kill organisms that invade the body.
Chemotaxis - when protective cells move to sites of the body that may have an infection.
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