I’m feeling run down. Why am I more likely to get sick? And how can I boost my immune system?

Pexels/Ketut Subiyanto

It has been a long winter, filled with many viruses and cost-of-living pressures, on top of the usual mix of work, study, life admin and caring responsibilities.

Stress is an inevitable part of life. In short bursts, our stress response has evolved as a survival mechanism to help us be more alert in fight or flight situations.