Exercising restores sensitivity of neurons that make one feel full

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 00:07 in Health & Medicine

There is now another good reason to exercise. Besides burning calories, exercise restores the sensitivity of neurons involved in the control of satiety (feeling full), which in turn contributes to reduced food intake and consequently weight loss. This is the conclusion of a study led by Brazilian researchers.

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