In women aged 30 to 60, doing moderate aerobic exercise for 8 weeks is linked to small improvements in several blood markers related to heart health and inflammation, even when body weight and fat mass remain unchanged.

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Effects of 8 weeks of moderate physical training on body composition, lipid profile, inflammatory markers, and physical activity in middle aged females

Randomized Controlled Trial

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2025

This study found that middle-aged women who did moderate exercise for 8 weeks had better cholesterol, less inflammation, and improved antioxidant levels — just like the claim says. Even though their muscle and good cholesterol went down a bit, the main benefits still match.

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Effects of 8 weeks of moderate physical training on body composition, lipid profile, inflammatory markers, and physical activity in middle aged females

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DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2025.1734772

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