Physical Exercise Ameliorates Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases

Trevor Archer

Abstract

There has been shown to be present a wide sphere of chronic communicable and non-communicable disease states that are ameliorated by physical exercise schedules, relatively independent of type, duration and intensity, especially if maintained on a chronic-regular basis. It is the case also that the initial milder pro-inflammatory influences, induced by endurance and/or resistance exercise are succeeded by a variety of anti-inflammatory environments/forces are initiated with each succeeding bout of exercise, and long-term anti-inflammatory effects are mediated via an effect upon abdominal, and other unwanted conditions, like adiposity. Physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyle conditions present a public health concern as they contribute to the rising burden of non-communicable and communicable illness. The benefits of exercise have been documented for many diseases with a chronic progression, including obesity, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, certain types of cancers, and overall mortality, as well as HIV and other disorders acquired through transmission.

Relevant Publications in Journal of Transmitted Diseases and Immunity