One minute of anger weakens the immune system for 4 to 5 hours
2024-11-17 17:11:28
TiranaPost
Mental health and emotional well-being play a key role in overall health. Studies show that emotions profoundly affect the response of the immune system, and vice versa.
One minute of anger weakens the immune system for 4 to 5 hours, while one minute of laughter strengthens it for 24 hours.
When you experience an emotion, your immune system reacts immediately. For example, laughter can immediately change the number and function of immune cells in your body. Similarly, emotions such as crying and anger trigger immediate immune responses.
Positive emotions, such as happiness and joy, trigger the release of endorphins, which improve immune function. Endorphins help reduce stress and inflammation, promoting a more balanced immune response.
On the other hand, negative emotions, such as sadness and anger, trigger the release of stress hormones such as cortisol, which can suppress immune function. High levels of cortisol are known to increase inflammation and weaken the body's immune response.
