Exercise and Disease
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Overview
Exercise and Disease reviews the role of exercise and physical fitness in the prevention or causation of cancer. Relevant mechanistic studies, particularly immunomodulation, are emphasized. The book also interprets effects of long-term exercise on immune functions and data that shows how exercise influences disease resistance. On the other hand, exercise may be involved in immune mediated motion injuries. Finally, exercise plays a potential role in cancer therapy. The book will be useful to researchers interested in the most recent developments and their interpretations.
Synopsis
Exercise and Disease reviews the role of exercise and physical fitness in the prevention or causation of cancer. Relevant mechanistic studies, particularly immunomodulation, are emphasized. The book also interprets effects of long-term exercise on immune functions and data that shows how exercise influences disease resistance. On the other hand, exercise may be involved in immune mediated motion injuries. Finally, exercise plays a potential role in cancer therapy. The book will be useful to researchers interested in the most recent developments and their interpretations.
Booknews
Begins a series exploring aspects of nutrition and exercise, including sport, for researchers, physicians, and a broad range of health-care providers and people involved in exercise or sport, either professionally or recreationally. The 11 studies include discussions of the role of physical activity in the development of childhood obesity, short-term exercise and immune function, and the psychological effects of exercise for disease resistance and health promotion. No specialized knowledge in any field is assumed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)