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M. J. Friedrich

JAMA. 2008;299(2):160-161.

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Boston—Aging brings with it a progressive decline in immune function that can lead to a variety of health issues. Among the various strategies being studied to offset abnormal immune function in the elderly is moderate exercise training.

"Exercise clearly has effects on immune functioning," said Jeffrey Woods, PhD, associate professor of kinesiology, nutritional science, and pathology at the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. "However, we still know very little about the details of how exercise affects the immune system of older adults."

Some evidence suggests that exercise might improve immune function in older adults. (Photo credit: Al Wekelo/iStockphoto.com)

Woods' research team has been examining whether exercise at "doable" levels can potentiate immune function to speed wound healing and reduce the risk for infectious diseases. He discussed animal and human studies at Tufts University's 2007 Friedman School Symposium on nutrition, held here in October.

HEALING WOUNDS

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