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Regular exercise is identified as a preventative measure against chronic disease [1], while a lack of exercise is cited as a primary cause of these conditions [2]. Furthermore, the relationship between exercise and the development of chronic diseases is a central theme in evolutionary physiological research [3].
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Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span nature.com 1 fact
referenceBooth, Roberts, and Laye (2012) published a paper in Comprehensive Physiology asserting that a lack of exercise is a major cause of chronic diseases.
Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span academia.edu 1 fact
referenceChakravarthy and Booth published the paper 'Eating, exercise, and 'thrifty' genotypes: connecting the dots toward an evolutionary understanding of modern chronic diseases' in the Journal of Applied Physiology in 2004.
Acute v chronic inflammation in the body: what's the difference? cbhs.com.au 1 fact
claimRegular exercise helps prevent chronic inflammation and reduces the risk of chronic disease, regardless of body weight.