University of Pennsylvania: No Brain, No Gain - Neuronal Activity Enhances Benefits of Exercise
February 19, 2026
February 19, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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No brain, no gain: Neuronal activity enhances benefits of exercise
Research led by Penn neuroscientist J. Nicholas Betley and collaborators finds that hypothalamic neurons are essential for translating physical exertion into endurance, potentially opening the door to exercise-mimicking therapies.
Key Takeaways
* A collab . . .
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No brain, no gain: Neuronal activity enhances benefits of exercise
Research led by Penn neuroscientist J. Nicholas Betley and collaborators finds that hypothalamic neurons are essential for translating physical exertion into endurance, potentially opening the door to exercise-mimicking therapies.
Key Takeaways
* A collab . . .