How Being Sick Changes Your Brain

The video explores the connection between the immune system and social behavior, highlighting recent research findings. It discusses how the vagus nerve links the brain and immune system, influencing social behavior during illness. Studies show that immune responses can increase social activity, even without symptoms. The video also examines potential treatments for conditions like depression and autism by leveraging immune system insights.

What findings were reported in the 2010 study regarding social activity after a flu vaccine?

How might extroversion relate to immune response according to recent research?

What potential future treatments could arise from understanding the immune system's effect on social behavior?