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Fitness

A pill for physical activity in the works

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A pill mimicking the positive effects of physical activity has been tested successfully on mice. — AFP

Researchers in Japan have developed a pill that can mimic the positive effects of physical activity on muscles and bones.

The drug, which has so far been tested on mice, could help in the treatment of locomotor frailty.

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