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ArticleExperimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.)2021

Physical activity and exercise as an essential medical strategy for the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Stefan Seman, Sanja Srzentic Dražilov, Vladimir Ilić, Milorad Tešić, Stanimir Stojiljković, Ross Arena, Dejana Popović

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Article in Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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7 authors.

Stefan SemanFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade 11000, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0001-6358-9842
Sanja Srzentic DražilovInstitute for Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Belgrade 11000, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-3419-9869
Vladimir IlićFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade 11000, Serbia.
Milorad TešićDivision of Cardiology, Clinical Center of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade 11000, Serbia.
Stanimir StojiljkovićFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade 11000, Serbia.
Ross ArenaHealthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT) Network, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
Dejana PopovićHealthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT) Network, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

COVID-19 disease has been a problem in today's society, which has worldwide effects on different areas, especially on the economy; also, from a health perspective, the disease affects the daily life quality. Physical activity is one major positive factor with regard to enhancing life quality, as it can improve the whole psychological, social, and physical health conditions. Current measures such as social distancing are focused on preventing the viral spread. However, the consequences on other areas are yet to be investigated. Elderly, people with chronic diseases, obese, and others benefit largely from exercise from the perspective of improved health, and preventive measures can drastically improve daily living. In this article, we elaborate the effects of exercise on the immune system and the possible strategies that can be implemented toward greater preventive potential.

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Body CompositionComorbidityCOVID-19ExerciseHumansImmunity, InnatePhysical DistancingPrimary PreventionQuality of LifeSARS-CoV-2Coronavirusexerciseinfective diseasephysical activitypublic healthSARS-CoV-2

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PMID34233523
PMCPMC8581829

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