The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has brought heightened attention to how we nurture our immune system to stay healthy and well. From working to ward off the common cold or a novel virus, this system is a powerful network that sustains us at all stages of our lives. This special edition from Shape delves into the inner workings of the immune system. Learn why stress makes you sick, how to adjust your lifestyle choices, including getting more sleep, engaging in a healthy diet, exercise and stress reduction to boost immunity, as well as features what to eat when you have the cold or flu, your body’s natural healing power, and recipes to help boost your inner illness-fighting power and much more.