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"Pioneering Research: The Promise of Exercise-Mimicking Pills"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Livescience.com

Scientists are working on developing drugs called "exercise mimetics" that mimic some of the cellular effects of exercise, aiming to help those who face physical barriers to exercising. The drugs target estrogen-related receptors (ERRs) to boost muscle mass and cellular energy production. While the research is promising, the drugs are still in early stages and have yet to be tested in humans. The team is also exploring potential applications for treating conditions like heart failure, obesity, kidney dysfunction, and neurodegenerative disorders.

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The Cellular and Longevity Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

Originally Published 2 years ago — by ScienceAlert

Researchers from Stanford University have discovered cellular effects of the Mediterranean diet for the first time, based on how one of its healthy fats influenced lifespan in nematodes, also known as roundworms. The study focused on one healthy fat, oleic acid, which is the main monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) in olive oil and some nuts. The researchers discovered two benefits of oleic acid: it protects cell membranes from damage by lipid oxidation, and it raises the quantity of two key cellular components called organelles. Roundworms fed oleic acid lived about 35 percent longer than worms on a more traditional diet.

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