Major features of immunesenescence, including reduced thymic output, are ameliorated by high levels of physical activity in adulthood

Adult Physical Activity Keeps Immune System Young

It is widely accepted that aging is accompanied by remodelling of the immune system including thymic atrophy and increased frequency of senescent T cells, leading to immune compromise. However, physical activity, which influences immunity but declines dramatically with age, is not considered in this literature. We…

Mar 20, 2018 1 1

• aging
• longevity
• physical fitness