Immunity: The Science of Staying Well--The Definitive Guide to Caring for Your Immune System

Your essential handbook to staying well in the modern world

The immune system is your constant guardian, fighting around the clock to protect you from disease. There’s a lot you can do to strengthen this first line of defense against all kinds of threats, from COVID-19 to cancer. Now, immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi gives us a crash course on how the immune system actually works―and how to keep yours in shape―with authoritative guidance on:

• the best foods to eat to strengthen your immune system
• the importance of movement, and how often to exercise
• the essential link between immunity and sleep
• its surprising connection to your mental health.

Jenna Macciochi, PhD, has over twenty years of experience as a scientist researching the impact of lifestyle on the immune system in health and disease. She is on a mission to break down the science behind our health and share the secrets of how to be well, for good. Dr. Macciochi is a lecturer at Sussex University and a certified fitness instructor. Her writing has been featured in The Times (London), Women's Health, Marie Claire, Glamour magazine, and Metro, among others. She is a mother of five-year-old twins and a keen home cook, creating recipes inspired by her farm-to-table Scottish roots and capturing her husband's Italian heritage. She lives in Brighton, UK.