How strong is your immune system?

And seven other immunity questions answered

Hi Pankaj,   A recent boom in interest in the immune system has given us powerful new tools to fight disease. From the secrets of those who never get ill to the foods to eat when you are feeling unwell, New Scientist discovers how to supercharge your immunity.   Unlock access to articles and special features all year round by subscribing today from just $12.50 for 6 weeks. Claim offer Deep dive into our immune system special with these 8 articles What does a healthy immune system look like? And how do I know if I've got one?   We all talk about our immune systems being good or bad, high or low, but what does a healthy immune system actually look like, and how do we know if ours is in decent shape? Read more What did lockdown really do to our childrens' immune systems?   It's said that the first few years of life are critical to building a life-long immune system, but is this really true? Read more Do any foods boost your immune system?   Immune boosting foods are everywhere, from immunity-boosting smoothies, to activated walnuts and vitamin enriched water, but what's the truth? Read more How to train the immune system to fight disease   Artificially modifying our immune cells to mount a robust response against pathogens or cancer is a rapidly developing field of research. Read more Super-immunity   We all know them, those annoying people who never seem to get sick. Understanding more about these people with "super-immunity" may reveal how we can all better protect ourselves from disease. Read more Are there sex differences in the immune system?   Males may not be exaggerating symptoms but have weaker immune responses to viral respiratory viruses, leading to greater morbidity and mortality than seen in females. Read more Can you create an artificial immune system?   Just as we try to replicate the brain to create artificial intelligence, so too can we replicate the immune system to create a different type of artificial intelligence. Read more How does your immune system change as you age?   This is a decades-long look at the immune system as it ages and how you can make the most of yours at each stage. Read more Subscribe and save today Terms and Conditions *Offer ends 14th March 2022. Half price offer available on annual 'digital access' subscriptions. Other packages are available. This is an auto-renewing subscription. In the unlikely event that you wish to cancel your subscription, we offer a 14-day cooling-off period after the initial payment is made. Update preferences  |  Help  |  Contact us View in browser This email has been sent to submitpostforlive@gmail.com.   Unsubscribe from further emails relating to New Scientist premium content and subscription offers Do not reply directly to this email. If you have an enquiry, please contact us using the relevant contact details listed here. Copyright © New Scientist Ltd Registered Office: Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, London, W8 5TT Registered in England. No.10644366 Australian mailing address: PO Box 2315, Strawberry Hills, NSW 2012, Australia Registered in Australia. ABN 22 621 413 170   Privacy Policy  |  Terms & Conditions