By Correspondent in Abuja.
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Dr.Isaac Olorunleke, an Abuja-based medical practitioner, has emphasized the importance of physical exercise for boosting immunity and defending against illness.
The medical doctor who gave the advice in an interview our correspondent in Abuja on Friday,urged Nigerians to incorporate regular, moderate-intensity exercises like brisk walking, jogging, and cycling into their routines to enhance their body’s immune function.
The public health expert explained that physical activity is critical for improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and boosting overall health.
He pointed out that regular exercise helps blood flow more efficiently, enabling immune cells to travel throughout the body and detect potential infections more effectively.
“Physical activity is also a powerful anti-inflammatory tool. It helps regulate inflammation, which is vital for maintaining a healthy immune system.
“Furthermore, physical exercise strengthens lung function, improving respiratory health, which in turn provides better defense against respiratory infections,”Dr. Olorunleke said.
The medical expert,who said that physical exercises are best done in the morning, stressed that they helps lower stress hormones like cortisol, which can weaken immunity when elevated.
However, Dr. Olorunleke warned that over-exercising without adequate rest could have the opposite effect and temporarily suppress the immune system.
He, therefore ,stressed the importance of finding the right balance between activity and recovery to maximize the immune-boosting benefits of physical exercise.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
