Changes of immunoregulatory cells associated with psychological stress and humor

Author(s): Kumano, H., Masumura, S.

Journal/Book: Percept Mot Skills. 1997; 84: PO Box 9229, Missoula, MT 59807. Perceptual Motor Skills. 1296-1298.

Abstract: For 8 medical students influences of psychological stress or humor on T-cell subset percentages and natural killer cell activity were investigated by measuring these parameters before and after an examination and before and after watching a comedy video. Although T-cell subsets were nor significantly affected by either stimulus and natural killer cell activity was not affected by the examination. The latter was significantly decreased after watching the comedy video.

Note: Article Kumano H, Tohoku Univ, Sch Med, Dept Human Behav Sci, Aoba Ku, 2-1 Seiryouchou, Sendai, Miyagi 98077, JAPAN

Keyword(s): MIRTHFUL LAUGHTER; IMMUNE-SYSTEM

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