Influence of Stress and Depression on the Immune System in Patients Evaluated in an Anti-aging Unit.

Background: There is compelling evidence pointing out that stress and depression produce a dramatic impact on human well-being mainly through impairing the regular function of the immune system and producing a low-chronic inflammation status that favors the occurrence of infections, metabolic diseases, and even cancer. The present work aims to evaluate the stress/depression levels of some patients treated in an antiaging unit and detect any potential relationship with their immune system status prior of the implementation of a physical/psychological program designed to prevent health deterioration.

Methods: We evaluated 48 patients (16 men and 32 women with a mean age of 55.