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ソラ
Sora

I understand that immunity is important, but is there anything we can do?  

リカ
Rika

I want to be aware that I can be careful myself.

ヤギ
Mr.Goat

There are many things around us that weaken our immunity. 
Smoking, in particular, not only makes the entire immune system malfunction, but it also increases the likelihood that normal cells will mutate into cancer cells. 

ソラ
Sora

Smoking affects the entire immune system ... 

ヤギ
Mr.Goat

Actually, periodontal disease is also involved. 

シュン
Shun

Is it really? 

ヤギ
Mr.Goat

Periodontal disease is a condition in which the immune response is ongoing. Therefore, the immune response is prone to malfunction, and the risk of developing autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis is inevitably increased. 

リカ
Rika

It's surprising that periodontal disease leads to a decrease in immunity. 

リカ
Rika

Is there anything else? 

ヤギ
Mr.Goat

It's also related to stress. 
When stress builds up, the brain secretes steroid hormones and neurotransmitters in response to stress, reducing the activity of lymphocytes and cells in white blood cells. 
How to deal with stress is a well-balanced diet, good sleep, light exercise is said to be good. 

ソラ
Sora

So is it easy to catch a cold when you get tired, isn't it? 

ヤギ
Mr.Goat

Furthermore, when people laugh, natural killer cells (NK cells), which are a type of immune cells, increase. 
Surprisingly, it has been reported that even a smirk boosts immunity. 
Making a smile is effective even when you are sad or in trouble. 

シュン
Shun

Laughter is also related to immunity!

ヤギ
Mr.Goat

You may also want to be careful about your diet.
About 70% of immunity is in the intestines.
You can maintain your immunity by adjusting the intestinal environment.

リカ
Rika

It's amazing that there are many things that are related to  immunity around us! 

ソラ
Sora

The situation may change just by paying attention to your surroundings! 

ヤギ
Mr.Goat

Finally, vaccines are also important. 
Vaccines play a big role in reducing the severity of the disease. 

リカ
Rika

The reason for taking vaccine is to get immune, right? 

ヤギ
Mr.Goat

Exactly! But vaccination doesn't always give you antibodies. 
You need to do an antibody test to see if the antibody is actually attached.