Tag: immunometabolism
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Decades of Endurance Exercise: How Lifelong Training Shapes a Stronger Immune System
New findings link long-term endurance training to a tougher, more adaptable immune system Regular physical activity is known to strengthen muscles, lungs, and heart. Now, a growing body of research suggests that decades of endurance exercise may also prime the immune system, particularly natural killer (NK) cells, to respond more effectively to inflammatory challenges. In…
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Decades of Endurance Exercise Train the Immune System for Stronger Defense
Chronic training strengthens immune defenses in older adults Regular long‑term endurance exercise does more than build muscles, lungs, and the heart. New research shows that decades of sustained activity can also train the immune system, enhancing how immune cells respond to threats. In a study focused on older adults with a history of endurance training,…