Immunosenescence

Immunosenescence is a unique, multi-disciplinary approach to the understanding of immune aging. It addresses the topic from the biological, as well as the psychological, social and behavioral perspectives. It is, thus, a valuable and timely addition to the literature in this area. Contributors include experts in the field, reviewing the state of the art in research.

Introduction to Ageing of the Adaptive Immune System. - The chronic stress of caregiving accelerates the natural aging of the immune system. - Stress and ageing: Effects on neutrophil function. - Stress, Aging, and Wound Healing. - Psychoneuromicrobiology: cytomegalovirus infection as a putative link between stress, aging and immunity. - Psychosocial factors and telomere length in peripheral blood. - Stress-related Behavioural Responses, Immunity and Ageing in animal models. - Socio-economic status and immunosenescence. - Exercise and Immunosenescence. - Obesity and Immunosenescence: Psychological, Behavioral, & Biochemical Pathways. - Sleep and immunity in older age. - The role of stress and adrenal hormones in immunosenescence.