The role of physical exercise in maintaining health and longevity

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physical exercise has long been known for its active role in improving physical fitness and maintaining health. Regular moderate-intensity physical activity improves all aspects of human health and is widely used as a preventive and therapeutic strategy for various diseases. It is well known that exercise supports and restores the body's homeostasis at the level of tissues and cells, stimulating positive physiological adaptations that protect the body from various pathological conditions. In this article, we summarize the current understanding of the mechanisms responsible for beneficial adaptations in response to systematic exercise. The purpose of the review is to provide comprehensive information on the vital biological mechanisms by which exercise supports health, opening a window for their use in restorative medicine and recreational physical education.

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I. E Pleshchev

Yaroslav State Medical University

Email: doctor.pleshyov@gmail.com

R. Yu Nikolaev

Yaroslav State Medical University

Email: nikolaev.r.u@yandex.ru

A. N Shkrebko

Yaroslav State Medical University

Email: anshkrebko@mail.ru

Ya. I Preobrazhenskiy

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia

Email: yasix23@mail.ru

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