Researchers have found in a new study that regular exercise and light exercise could fight inflammation and liver cancer. In addition, this plays a role in theReversal of liver damage, which can lead to tumor formation. The results showed that aerobic exercise in mice reduced inflammation in the liver that develops with age.
Good reasons for regular exercise in old age
The tests conducted have reversed liver damage and prevented tumors from developing. Only one test animal in the exercise group developed a liver tumor. In further research, scientists could determine whether regular exercise also reduces the risk of liver cancer in people. Understanding how best to prevent some cases would have a huge impact on those at risk of the disease. Researchers wanted to find out whether this could help reverse immune system decline. Using older laboratory mice with chronic inflammation, they grouped the experimental animals into an exercise group of 16 and a sedentary group of 13 mice. The scientists showed that gentle exercise reduced levels of inflammation in the liver and improved the metabolism of older mice compared to their sedentary counterparts. This happened even in animals with advanced liver disease.
In addition to the reduced risk of liver tumors, the study found additional benefits. Trained mice had less fat in the liver and less damaged telomeres. The researchers also found that the trained mice were still physically active as they aged. This is an indicator of general well-being. At the same time, the physical activity of mice that were not trained decreased noticeably. The authors of this study concluded that light, regular exercise prevented the decline in overall health. This also promoted the well-being of the laboratory animals in addition to protecting against tumors developing in the liver.This early researchin mice adds to the knowledge about the role of physical activity in connection with cancer risk.
