The effects of short-term combined exercise training on telomere length in obese women: a prospective, interventional study

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Abstract Background Telomere length is inversely associated with the senescence and aging process. Parallelly, obesity can promote telomere shortening. Evidence suggests that physical activity may promote telomere elongation. Objective This study’s objective is to evaluate the effects of combined exercise training on telomere length in obese women. Design and Methods Twenty pre-menopausal women (BMI 30–40 kg/m2,...

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