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Certain genetic differences impact how our bodies produce, utilize, and metabolize cortisol

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Common risk factors for developing shingles include: Older age, with the likelihood of getting shingles being 10 times higher in adults over the age of 60 compared to children younger than 10 Having a weakened immune system from taking immunosuppressant medications or due to conditions such as HIV and AIDS, certain cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma, severe psoriasis, and advanced psoriatic arthritis Having a family history of shingles Receiving a bone marrow transplant or solid organ transplant such as a heart transplant, kidney transplant, or liver transplant Taking medications that weaken the immune system such as steroids (also called corticosteroids or glucocorticoids), organ transplant rejection medicines, and chemotherapy drugs Experiencing severe psychological stress, which can weaken the immune system and allow the varicella-zoster virus to reactivate Is shingles contagious

These naturally occurring substances are responsible for a variety of different processes in the body, including telling cells when to grow, repairing tissue, releasing hormones, and fighting infection

Those tend to reflect experiences within broader integrative wellness programs, rather than findings from controlled clinical trials