Exercise Might Help Improve Mobility During Aging

Summary: A new study shows that running and other aerobic exercises can help you stay quick and coordinated as you get older. Researchers at NYU Langone Health found that when middle-aged mice ran on an exercise wheel, their brains released much more dopamine. Dopamine is a brain chemical that helps with movement, reward, and memory.

The exercising mice became much better at climbing and moving quickly compared to mice that didn't run. This means exercise doesn't just build muscle; it actually changes your brain chemistry to keep you agile and balanced. This exciting research might also help doctors find new ways to treat Parkinson's disease in the future.

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