exercise

A recent study explored how endurance exercise, like running, affects our bodies at a molecular level. Scientists trained rats on treadmills for eight weeks and examined changes in their bodies using advanced techniques. They looked at genes, proteins, and metabolites in different tissues over time. This study is important because it helps us understand how exercise can improve our health.

Aging-Related Fat Accumulation

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, one of which includes the alteration of body composition. An intriguing aspect of aging is how our tissues accumulate certain types of fat, which can affect overall health and well-being. 

Recent studies, including a significant one published in Nature Aging, shed light on this phenomenon, revealing that not only does a specific type of fat accumulate as tissue ages, but that this process can be reversed through regular exercise.

Unpacking the Nature Aging Journal Discovery