Can Too Much Exercise Cause Shingles? What You Need to Know
While it’s a common misconception that strenuous activity directly causes shingles, the truth is more nuanced. No, too much exercise does not directly cause shingles, but intense or excessive exercise can trigger a shingles outbreak in individuals who already carry the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This happens because extreme physical stress can temporarily weaken the immune … Read more