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Regular physical activity may slow ovarian aging in women and help preserve reproductive function for longer, according to findings published in the journal Nature Aging by an international team of scientists.
The ovaries are among the first organs to show signs of aging, yet we still don't know for sure why this happens or how to slow down this inevitable process.
The ovaries are part of a woman's reproductive organs, playing a role in holding, maturing, and releasing (ovulating) oocytes, which are the precursors to eggs. While ovarian function declines with age and menopause occurs, it has been reported that exercise may help slow down this ovarian aging process. Read more...