Physical inactivity is a disease of the century: physical inactivity as risk factor for diseases of the cardiovascular system and premature aging
AbstractPhysical inactivity is major risk factors for the development of many age-related diseases, which include and diseases of the cardiovascular system. Telomeres many scientists are recognised as a biological marker of aging. Low levels of physical activity are associated with shorter telomeres. Short telomeres, in turn, serve as harbingers of aging of cells and the organism as a whole. In this article the authors review the most significant clinical studies that confirm the Association between physical inactivity, aging and cardiovascular diseases.
Keywords:telomeres, aging, cardiovascular system, risk factor, physical activity