Relationships and Immunity: The Impact of Happiness and Stress on Flu Vaccination Response

The video discusses the impact of flu and the importance of vaccinations, especially for those over 65. It highlights a study by the University of Birmingham that examines how happiness affects immune response to flu vaccines. The study found that happily married individuals had a stronger immune response, while those who experienced bereavement showed a weaker response.

What is the primary reason for recommending flu vaccinations for people over 65 in Britain?

• To test the effectiveness of new vaccines

• To enhance the immune response in older adults

• To prevent flu-related deaths in the elderly

• To reduce the spread of flu among young people

What was the main focus of the University of Birmingham's study?

• The cost of flu vaccinations

• The side effects of flu vaccinations

• The impact of happiness on immune response

• The effectiveness of different flu vaccines

How did the study measure the effect of happiness on immunity?

• By interviewing participants about their diet

• By observing participants' daily routines

• By counting antibodies in blood samples

• By monitoring participants' sleep patterns

What was a significant finding regarding happily married individuals in the study?

• They were more likely to catch the flu

• They showed no change in antibody levels

• They exhibited a stronger immune response

• They had a lower immune response to the flu jab

How did bereavement affect participants' response to the flu vaccine?

• It weakened their immune response

• It improved their antibody levels

• It had no effect on their immune response

• It made them more resistant to flu