Seham M Khan*

Department of Movement Sciences and Health, College of Sports Sciences, University of Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

*Corresponding Author: Seham M Khan, Department of Movement Sciences and Health, College of Sports Sciences, University of Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Received: May 03, 2024; Published: May 22, 2024

Abstract

This has become a public health issue with the introduction and epidemic of the coronavirus COVID-19 in Wuhan, China because of the severe respiratory infections that it induces in humans. Like most coronaviruses invade animals through their development through strains that pass the boundary and then infect the humans. Nevertheless, there is currently no one reliable vaccine for the treatment of the Coronavirus that has led to a variety of people to find safe and successful solutions to cope with COVID-19. It is also seen that the coronavirus infects the most of the people that lack in immunity and thereby it is found out the immune system in the human plays a crucial role in dealing with such infected virus. Further, it has been also found out that exercise, physical activities, healthy diets are a few of the variables that help in boosting the immune system. This led to a decrease in the chances of the occurrence of viruses in humans. Besides, meditation is also another tool that is very effective in managing the functioning of the immune system in a better manner, which in turn reduces the severity of the infected virus. The effective immune system facilitates in increasing the immunity and thereby declines the chances of getting affected with the infected disease. In a similar context, the objectives of the research are to evaluate the impact of COVID-19, identify the SARS-CoV-2 effect on the immune system, evaluate the relation of nutrition and immune system, and impact of sports activities on the immune system. The question of the research is whether physical activities and the immune system are of crucial significance in reducing the chances of occurrence of infected disease coronavirus? Further, it is identified from the findings that COVID-19 emerged due to coronavirus and is spreading frequently in-person to persons. The effective way to remain protected from such a virus is to develop a strong immune system with the help of various methods such as exercise, nutrition, meditation, and various other means.

Keywords: Coronavirus (COVID-19); Food Attitudes; Sports activities; Immune Systems

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Citation

Citation: Seham M Khan. “Boosting the Immune System by Sport Activity and Nutrition Against Coronavirus (COVID)".Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 8.6 (2024): 44-51.

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