Progressive aerobic exercise in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress markers in older adult Korean women with obesity.

Suhan Koh, Taekyu Kim, Seonyoung Son, Minkyo Kim, Doyeon Kim

Department of Physical Education, Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, South Korea. · pubmed

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Abstract

South Korea is rapidly transitioning into a super-aged society, where women not only outnumber men, but also have longer life expectancy. However, older adult women in Korea engage in significantly less regular physical activity than their male counterparts. This study aimed to examine the physiological mechanisms through which a 16-week progressive aerobic exercise program affected chronic inflammation and oxidative stress associated with aging in older adult women with obesity.

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Research summary

The paper claims that a 16-week progressive aerobic exercise program can reduce chronic inflammation and oxidative stress in older adult women with obesity. This study is relevant as it addresses the physiological mechanisms related to aging and obesity, which are significant factors in longevity and age-related diseases.

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