DOES OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM RESPOND TO EXERCISE? 

  Our life changed in the past 10 months. The Covid pandemic has hit hard on people’s body and mind. But it is definitely time to bounce back. The most important word that we heard during this pandemic is boosting of our immune system. When all of us are restricted in our movements attending online classes and working from home, even a short break from sitting by doing a few minutes of physical activity like walking or stretching can ease muscle strain. Regular physical activity has numerous benefits like managing your body weight, improving muscle and bone health, boosting stamina and reducing the risk of chronic diseases along with a positive impact on our mental health, cognitive functioning and memory. But does exercise have any impact on our immune system ? Yes, it does boost our immune system! But at the same time we should remember that not all exercise is completely helpful to your immune system. Physical activity reduces the bacteria in our lungs and airways. The brief rise in