Promising effects of exercise on the cardiovascular, metabolic and immune system during COVID-19 period
Isley Jesus, Valentin Vanhee, Thérèse B. Deramaudt, Marcel Bonay
Abstract
With 4 billion people in lockdown in the world, COVID-19 outbreak may result in excessive sedentary time, especially in the population of vulnerable and disabled subjects. In many chronic disorders and diseases including type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension, cardiovascular and immune beneficial effects of exercise interventions should be reminded.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Diabetes mellitusImmune systemPopulationSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)OutbreakPsychological interventionSedentary lifestyle2019-20 coronavirus outbreakIntensive care medicineInternal medicinePhysical therapyImmunologyPhysical activityDiseaseEndocrinologyVirologyEnvironmental healthInfectious disease (medical specialty)PsychiatryExercise and Physiological ResponsesAdipose Tissue and MetabolismDietary Effects on Health