How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from decliningDoing lots of exercise in older age can prevent the immune system from declining and protect people against infections, scientists say. Professor Norman Lazarus, aged 82, has the immune system of a 20 year old. "It has wide-ranging benefits for the body, the mind, for our muscles and our immune system." "Because the cyclists have the immune system of a 20-year-old rather than a 70- or 80-year-old, it means they have added protection against all these issues." The researchers looked at markers in the blood for T-cells, which help the immune system respond to new infections.

Source: VietNamNet News March 08, 2018 16:07 UTC