A study offers a new explanation for how exercise strengthens bones and the immune system.

After weeks of training, the muscles of two macaques exhibited greater responses to stimulation of the reticulospinal tract in the brain stem than they had before, suggesting that strengthening the neural pathway is key to getting stronger. 

A study in two macaques reveals the importance of increasing connectivity between muscles and the reticulospinal tract that runs from the brain stem down the spinal cord.

The researchers behind the results propose that an exercise-induced protein in circulation is responsible for the benefits.

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Studies point to a role for physical activity in fighting malignancies, improving treatment outcomes, and fostering overall health in patients.

Researchers found that people who spend more time outdoors also spend more time being active and socializing, but it probably doesn’t account for all of the health boost associated with green spaces.

Altering DNA methylation in a particular area of the hypothalamus halved the animals’ voluntary exercise as adults.

Men had better fat-burning results when they had breakfast after cycling instead of beforehand.