Why exercise is good for us

Why exercise is good for us

Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here. A population of neurons in the brain stem, the stalk-like structure that connects the bulk of the brain to the spinal cord, acts as the master dial for the immune system.Credit: Voisin/Phanie/Science Photo Library Scientists have … Read more

Why is exercise good for you? Scientists are finding answers in our cells

Why is exercise good for you? Scientists are finding answers in our cells

When Bente Klarlund Pedersen wakes up in the morning, the first thing she does is pull on her trainers and go for a 5-kilometre run — and it’s not just about staying fit. “It’s when I think and solve problems without knowing it,” says Klarlund Pedersen, who specializes in internal medicine and infectious diseases at … Read more