Physical Activity and Immunity

Sidra Khalid

doi:10.54393/tt.v1i1.5

Authors

Sidra Khalid Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/tt.v1i1.5

Keywords:

Sedentary Life style, Immunity, Healthy activities

Abstract

Physical exercise during childhood and adolescence also provides protection against a wide range of chronic diseases and risk factors connected with diseases, since it has an anti-inflammatory impact. Improper diet or lack of good sleep or physical activity may affect immunity and make a person more vulnerable to diseases. While having a healthy lifestyle can help you fight against such conditions. Sleeping for 8-10hr daily and brisk walking for half an hour minimum with some aerobic exercises may have a positive effect on health. Avoiding junk and fast food and replacing it with organic food helps in positive immune response.

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