The Claim
Regular physical activity, including aerobic exercise and resistance training, reduces systemic inflammatory markers such as CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α, and is associated with improved gait speed and mobility in older adults.
What the research says
Roughly balanced
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Older adults who regularly engage in aerobic exercise and resistance training have lower levels of inflammatory markers in their blood and walk faster with better mobility.
See the scientific wording
Regular physical activity, including aerobic exercise and resistance training, reduces systemic inflammatory markers such as CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α, and is associated with improved gait speed and mobility in older adults.
As people age, damaged cells accumulate and release inflammatory signals that spread to nearby tissues, causing muscles to waste away, blood vessels to narrow, and nerves controlling movement to weaken. This reduces muscle strength and coordination, slowing walking speed. Regular physical activity breaks this cycle by clearing damaged cells, reducing inflammation, and restoring blood flow and nerve function.
What the research says
1 studyBeing active, like walking or lifting weights, helps older people move better and reduces body inflammation — the study says exercise is one of the best ways to do this.
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