Keeping the immune system in balance is vital to optimal health, but in older adults, where we see age-related changes, i.e., immunosenescence and problematic lifestyle factors, there is a suppressed immune function. This episode of the Living to 100 Club radio program brings an expert in nutrition, weight control, and health education to talk about the delicate balancing act in immune system functioning. Dr. Gina Willett will talk about the gradual decline in immune function with advancing age, leaving it less able to respond to immune challenges, and a potential susceptibility to infections, cancers, and compromised physical health. We will discuss the purpose of our immune system and the concept of “immunosenescence” and will also address questions like why some of us age well and others poorly, and what additional lifestyle factors contribute to suppressed immune function. Join us for this important conversation about what we can do to maintain or improve our immune function.
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