Exercise as an anti-inflammatory therapy for rheumatic diseases—myokine regulation

Nature Reviews Rheumatology 11, 86 (2015). doi:10.1038/nrrheum.2014.193 Authors: Fabiana B. Benatti & Bente K. Pedersen Persistent systemic inflammation, a typical feature of inflammatory rheumatic diseases, is associated with a high cardiovascular risk and predisposes to metabolic disorders and muscle wasting. These disorders can lead to disability and decreased physical activity, exacerbating inflammation and the development of a network of chronic
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