Effects of an Exercise Intervention on Immunologic Parameters in Frail Elderly Nursing Home Residents

Background. Aging is associated with decline in both cell-mediated and humoral immunity and may contribute to increased incidence and severity of infections in frail elderly. Exercise, depending on intensity, has significant effects on the immune system. We conducted a randomized, controlled clinica...

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Veröffentlicht in:The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences Biological sciences and medical sciences, 2003-07, Vol.58 (7), p.M636-M643
Hauptverfasser: Kapasi, Zoher F., Ouslander, Joseph G., Schnelle, John F., Kutner, Michael, Fahey, John L.
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