Dr. Barry Dworkin

“Exercise-in-a-pill” headlines are somewhat premature. Might be good for the mice in the study but earliest of the early days to muse if there are potential benefits down the road for people.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 19, 2024

Source:
“Exercise-In-A-Pill” Could Bring Dementia-Fighting Benefits To People Who Can’t Work Out

Reference:
Activation of the muscle-to-brain axis ameliorates neurocognitive deficits in an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model via enhancing neurotrophic and synaptic signaling

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