Recent advances in exercise effects on immunosenescence and management of diseases
Mohammed Yakdhan Saleh1, Ahmed Yakdhan Saleh2, Rabiha Hasan Abbas3
1Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, College of Basic Education, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq.
Abstract:
People are more likely to get infections, cancer, and other long-term illnesses as they age due to immunosenescence, which is a decrease in immune function. This loss is marked by less adaptive immunity and chronic inflammation. Although several lifestyle changes can slow this decrease, one non-pharmacological technique that has shown considerable promise is regular exercise. The effects of immunosenescence on inflammatory, infectious, and cancerous disorders are explored in this article. It is predicated on a thorough literature search of data from 2000 to 2025 in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and ClinicalTrials.gov. We assess the data, which show that physical activity improves immunological responses and reduces immunosenescence alterations in these specific clinical settings. To enhance clinical outcomes and delay immunological decline, our synthesis confirms that physical exercise is a promising option. We conclude by providing an in-depth analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of exercise therapies for improving immunological function in older people.
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