Neat News 3549 (added 2026-03-16)
Exercising for fitness and health
Exercising has many positive effects on general health including fighting diabetes type 2. Now there is a better understanding why this is the case. Exercising triggers a particular enzyme, called AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK for short), which in turn makes mitochondria, the cells' energy powerhouses, to get active and to convert nutrients into the energy needed in many cells, including muscle cells, in form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
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