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The results indicated that the mice successfully received the health benefits of exercise without actually exercising.
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It’s obvious that, if it works, this would have huge implications for the fitness world.
The researchers assessed a variety of metabolic parameters.
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And the animals start losing weight."
That sounds promising, but what comes next?
So what does this new exercise drug mean for traditional exercise?
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“Why take a drug that does just one of those things?
Health isn’t that complicated,” Dr. Stephenson adds.