working up a sweat

Drug gives couch potato mice benefits of a workout

Headlines from the Associated Press  Thu, 07/31/2008 - 11:21

NEW YORK (AP) -- Here's a couch potato's dream: What if a drug could help you gain some of the benefits of exercise without working up a sweat?

Scientists reported Thursday that there is such a drug - if you happen to be a mouse....


 

Cleaning 'improves mental health'

BBC News | Health | World Edition  Wed, 04/09/2008 - 18:10

Working up a sweat while performing household chores could benefit your mental health, a study suggests.