Experts Urge 150 Minutes of Weekly Exercise to Cut Chronic Inflammation Risks

2 articles · Updated · health.yahoo.com · Jul 28

Chronic inflammation can persist after an injury or infection fades, and experts say managing it starts with everyday habits rather than a single anti-inflammatory cure.
150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise, 7 to 9 hours of sleep, weight control, less alcohol, no smoking, and stress reduction can help lower low-level inflammation.
Whole foods, leafy greens, blueberries, olive oil, lean protein, and fish twice a week are recommended, while processed foods, refined starches, sugary drinks, and excess red meat are discouraged.
Doctors say chronic inflammation is hard to diagnose directly and is tied to conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer, dementia, arthritis, and autoimmune disorders.
No FDA-approved drug treats chronic inflammation broadly, so clinicians focus on the underlying condition and may use NSAIDs, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, or biologics when appropriate.