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Physical activity is associated with reduced risk of liver disease in the prospective UK Biobank cohort
Regular exercise may shield an individual from chronic liver disease (CLD) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
This study looked at how physical activity influences an individual's probability of acquiring liver disease. Researchers charted physical activity levels against the occurrence of liver disease in a study group comprising of nearly 100,000 men and women residing in the United Kingdom.
Researchers found out physically active individuals had slight chances of developing chronic liver disease (CLD) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) compared to their counterparts living a sedentary life. A whopping 89% reduction in liver disease mortality risk was observed among participants who exercised frequently in this study. The data from this study suggested that individuals who want to improve their odds of avoiding liver disease should adopt a physically active lifestyle.
Research Summary Information
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2021
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Carolin V Schneider, Inuk Zandvakili, Christoph A Thaiss, Kai Markus Schneider
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The Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Department of Microbiology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Institute for Immunology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Institute for Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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