A higher frequency of physical activity is associated with reduced rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection
Ilan Green, Eugene Merzon, Shlomo Vinker, Avivit Golan-Cohen, Ariel Israel, Mickey Scheinowitz, Reuven Ishai, Shai Ashkenazi, Eli Magen
European Journal of General Practice, doi:10.1080/13814788.2022.2138855
Individuals who engage with PA were less susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. As the frequency of PA increased, the risk of being SARS-CoV-2-positive decreased. PA may have a possible protective effect against viral infections.
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