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WHEN MUSCLES WORK OUT, THEY HELP NEURONS TO GROW, A NEW STUDY SHOWS

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During exercise, muscles release a soup of biochemical signals called myokines that helps neurons grow. A recent study found that the repeated pulling on neurons during exercise helps them grow as much as when they are exposed to myokines. This suggests that exercise could be effective for treating nerve injuries.