There are so many questions left unanswered when it comes to the relationship between exercise and the body’s immune system. Physicians need to understand this relationship to better care for their patients.
Does exercise predispose to, or protect from, infectious disease?
What are the effects of exercise on infectious disease?
How does infection affect athletic performance?
Are there guidelines for exercise during acute or chronic infections?
Is there an immune link between exercise and cancer?
What about exercise, aging, and immunity?
Are there gender-specific issues regarding exercise and immunity?
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