Exercise

Think about the last time you played a sport. Maybe it was a quick game of cricket with friends, a football match after work, a morning run, or even a simple walk in the park. For those few minutes, you were not thinking about emails, deadlines, exams, or your phone. You were simply moving, playing, laughing, and enjoying the moment. That is the simple power of sports. Sports are not only about winning medals, scoring goals, or beating an opponent. They can become

Most people assume exercise makes you more likely to catch a cold, not less. That belief mostly comes from watching elite marathoners get sick after races. For everyday recreational sports, the opposite is closer to the truth. During a game, your body pumps immune cells, natural killer cells and neutrophils, into your bloodstream at higher rates. These cells patrol for threats, and regular players get this patrol boost several times a week. Over months, that adds up to a more responsive system. Why