HealthSeptember 6, 2026
exerchines
EK-sur-kynz
Definition
Signaling proteins and metabolites released into the bloodstream by various tissues during and after physical exercise that mediate health benefits throughout the body.
Etymology
This is a portmanteau coined by combining 'exercise' with 'cytokines' (a broad category of small proteins involved in cell signaling), reflecting their role as exercise-induced signaling molecules.
In the news
The article highlights exerchines as the key molecules that allow different organs to communicate, explaining why short bursts of intense sprinting are more effective than moderate exercise at triggering beneficial health responses.
Running: how sprinting boosts the exercises that benefit heart and brain health
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