The issue of strengthening the body's immunity has become a top priority for everyone since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. We continuously try to enhance our immunity through healthy diets, dietary supplements, and healthy lifestyle choices. But have you ever thought that your immunity could increase if your attractiveness rises? A new American study claims that attractive individuals possess better immune systems than others.
According to a report by the British newspaper "Daily Mail," the study was conducted by researchers from Texas Christian University and included 152 men and women, photographed with neutral facial expressions and without makeup. The research team then asked 492 individuals to participate in an online survey to assess the attractiveness of the participants' photos. Following this, the researchers conducted blood tests on all participants.
The team found that the most attractive men and women, according to the survey ratings, had higher rates of what they termed "phagocytosis," which is one of the natural immune defense mechanisms of the human body, where white blood cells "eat" bacteria and viruses and destroy them before they cause illness.
Researchers believe that most people instinctively seek attractive partners, not merely due to looks, but because "our brains are wired to look for healthy partners." The new study's results were published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
The study noted that individuals with wide, bright eyes and clear skin are generally healthier, in contrast to those who appear ill, whose eyes tend to look narrower and darker. Additionally, the shade of pink in lips plays a role, which is why women often use lipstick and pink blush.
