Researchers here report on the investigation of a lesser known mechanism by which exercise lowers risk of cardiovascular mortality. It alters cell signaling that drives the creation of inflammatory immune cells, and in turn thus accelerates the development of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fatty deposits called plaques that narrow and weaken blood vessels, leading to heart attack and stroke. It is a condition resulting from dysfunction in the innate immune cells called macrophages that are responsible for clearing out fats from blood vessel walls. Once atherosclerosis has started, chronic inflammation from any source …
Exercise Reduces Inflammatory Leukocyte Production, Slowing Development of Atherosclerosis
Researchers here report on the investigation of a lesser known mechanism by which exercise lowers risk of cardiovascular mortality. It alters cell signaling that drives the creation of inflammatory immune cells, and in turn thus accelerates the development of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fatty deposits called plaques that narrow and weaken blood vessels, leading to heart attack and stroke. It is a condition resulting from dysfunction in the innate immune cells called macrophages that are responsible for clearing out fats from blood vessel walls. Once atherosclerosis has started, chronic inflammation from any source …