Strength training does more than build muscle—it also gives your cells a deep clean.
Scientists have discovered that strength training activates a crucial cellular cleaning process that could potentially help find new treatments for heart disease and cancer, and even keep astronauts fit in space.
Activating the Body’s ‘Spring Cleaning’ Function
A recent study published in Current Biology suggests that strength training not only develops strong muscles but also activates a cellular “spring cleaning” function essential for health.
George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
