Brain, behavior, and immunity
An extraverted behavior intervention improves immune gene expression.
Ramona L Martinez, Sonja Lyubomirsky, Steve W Cole
Published: 202610.1016/j.bbi.2026.106299
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Social connection is critical to both psychological well-being and optimal immune function. The present study tested whether a behavioral intervention to increase social connection (promoting extraverted behavior) might reduce a threat-re…
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