A microbiome exercise Gut-brain connections drive the motivation to work out

成果类型:
Editorial Material
署名作者:
Thaiss, Christoph A.
署名单位:
University of Pennsylvania
刊物名称:
SCIENCE
ISSN/ISSBN:
0036-9675
DOI:
10.1126/science.adi6329
发表日期:
2023-07-07
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摘要:
Gut-brain connections drive the motivation to work out Exercise is arguably the most potent and attainable lifestyle factor that individuals can use to safeguard themselves against a large variety of diseases, including metabolic, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and neoplastic diseases (1). Despite its vast health benefits, only a small fraction of the population adheres to the World Health Organization's recommendation of 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week (2). Busy schedules and rainy weather aside, what are the physiological bottlenecks that prevent us from engaging in regular physical activity?