Exercise in a pill

T1Covered by 1 source · first reported by MIT Technology Review at 21 Oct, 09:00 UTC

We all know exercise is good for us. It builds muscle, strengthens bones, lowers blood pressure, and boosts mood. By deciphering how movement benefits the body, researchers hope to develop medicines that can offer some of the same perks—without the workout. The idea isn’t to replace exercise but to…