Why you may feel depressed and anxious when you're ill – and how to cope with it

By Julie Lasselin, Researcher in Psychoneuroimmunology, Stockholm University

Winter illnesses are all around us at the moment – from the common cold, COVID-19 and flu to strep throat and stomach bugs. All have one thing in common: they can make you feel miserable. These illnesses often come with fatigue, lack of appetite and concentration difficulties. Sufferers often just want to be left alone many people even experience sadness and anxiety.

Researchers have uncovered why that is. When your body is under attack by a pathogen, some of your immune cells recognise the pathogen and take action to eliminate the threat. To be successful, they need to rally other…

Read complete article

~	Carney’s China trip is another indication that Canada’s energy sector is its gateway to Asia

~	Iran’s crackdown: why security forces are shooting demonstrators straight in the eye

~	Why we need to talk about the root causes of food insecurity

~	Organized labour continues to make gains in Canada’s most anti-union province

~	The yellow-legged hornet eradication is on track – but the next few months are crucial

~	Uncanny, curious and awesome: an expert in psychology breaks down what we feel in the face of Ron Mueck’s sculptures

~	I think I’m grinding or clenching my teeth. Why? And can anything help?

~	Thinking of a tutor for your child? 5 things to consider first

~	Would you use AI to break writer’s block? We asked 5 experts

~	Research reveals a surprising line of defence against cyber attacks: accountants