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Exercise Unveils 'Exerkines' Boosting Health and Cognition

1/4/2025

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Researchers at McMaster University, spearheaded by Mark Tarnopolsky, have uncovered "exerkines"—powerful signaling molecules released during exercise that enhance our health. These myokines from muscles and other tissues boost metabolism and cognitive function. While exerkines offer significant benefits, they cannot substitute for the holistic advantages of regular physical activity.

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Researchers at McMaster University, spearheaded by Mark Tarnopolsky, have uncovered "exerkines"—powerful signaling molecules released during exercise that enhance our health. These myokines from muscles and other tissues boost metabolism and cognitive function. While exerkines offer significant benefits, they cannot substitute for the holistic advantages of regular physical activity.