Publisher Summary This chapter discusses stress and immune function in humans. Weight,
sleep, and nutrition are variables that are carefully considered in evaluating immunologic …

A competent immune response is central to good health. There is good evidence that both
aging and psychological stress can dysregulate immune function, resulting in changes in …

This paper reviews evidence linking both major and minor stressful events to changes in
immune function in humans. We suggest that declines in immune function are a very …

The notion that some combination of excessive “stress” and inadequate coping may
increase susceptibility to illness has long been part of our conventional wisdom. Yet, until …

This article presents a meta-analysis of the literature on stress and immunity in humans. The
primary analyses include all relevant studies irrespective of the measure or manipulation of …

The invitation to present the Norman Cousins Memorial Lecture to the
Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society is a distinct honor; this recognition is clearly …

Epidemiologic studies link greater distress with increased morbidity and mortality. Both
major and minor stressful events may alter immune function in humans. Conversely, distress …

Psychological factors have long been thought to play a contributing role in either the
predisposition, onset or course of various physical illnesses. Recently, rapid advances in …

In 1964, George Solomon coined the term psychoneuroimmunology. In the intervening 30
years, this term has emerged into a dynamic field of study which investigates the unique …

Immune functioning decreases with normal aging and with stress. Social and psychological
stressors are a part of daily life and the source of life changing events. Across the lifespan …