Short-term stress can have a positive effect on the immune system, confirmed Galina Idova, professor of the Department of Physiology at NSU. It is important to note that short-term and moderate stressful situations stimulate the immune system, unlike chronic stress, which can weaken its functionality, writes Pravda.Ru.
Idova also made an interesting observation about the difference in the reactions of optimists and pessimists to stress. Optimists who expect a good outcome from a situation may experience a greater decline in immunity when stressed. On the other hand, pessimists who tend to expect the worst may be more protected from the negative effects of stress on the immune system because their expectations are met.
As the expert notes, this discovery could be very useful for developing strategies for managing stress and maintaining the immune system in optimal condition. However, despite its positive aspects, stress in general remains an undesirable state for the body and can have negative health consequences. Therefore, it is important to learn how to effectively manage stress through relaxation and meditation techniques to minimize its negative impact.
Source: Rosbalt
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