Science Daily·3 min read·medium
Exercise doesn't just strengthen the heart. It rewires it
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Researchers have discovered that regular aerobic exercise physically remodels the nerves regulating the heart in a side-specific manner. This study on rats reveals that exercise changes the structure of nerve clusters differently on the left and right sides of the body.
Regular exercise may benefit the heart in a way scientists are only beginning to understand. Beyond improving cardiovascular fitness, new research suggests that moderate aerobic exercise reshapes the nerves that regulate the heart. The findings could eventually help doctors develop more precise treatments for common heart conditions.
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