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How to Prevent & Treat Colds & Flu

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How to Respond to Whole Body Malaise and Boost Your Immune System

Feeling general malaise indicates that the body might be coming down with something, and the best response is to rest and get extra sleep. When the innate immune system is activated, it can cause extra fatigue and a need for more sleep, but the rest might not feel as refreshing. This is due to the interaction of serotonin and specific brain areas involved in sleep. If not experiencing malaise, exercising at appropriate intensity and duration can boost the output of the innate immune system, preparing it to combat infections effectively.

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