Largest Study of People Over 100 Determines What It Takes to Have a Long Life
Why might a strong immune system help you live longer?
“With age comes changes in our immune systems, including in their function and cell make-up, and these changes can lead to aging-related diseases,” she says. “Many centenarians experience delays in the onset of aging-related disease and this suggests the presence of an elite immunity that continues to remain highly functional even at extreme old age.”
You can’t really give yourself an immune system like a centenarian, but you can “artificially bolster” it to ensure you’re as prepared as possible for pathogens that might come your way, Dr. Russo says. “That means making sure you’re up to date with all the vaccines that we recommend with the appropriate timing,” he says. “It’s certainly better than not getting vaccinated.”
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