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Won't all of this stress around the coronavirus pandemic make people more likely to get the coronavirus?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Significant Stress: can infact impact our immune systems. That it is why it is important to reduce our stress levels through activities like meditation, exercise, relaxation exercises, mindfullness etc.

Answered 5/17/2020

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