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Simple walking can turn on a gene that helps your cells make more energy factories (mitochondria), which then work better and produce fewer harmful byproducts.
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The multifaceted benefits of walking for healthy aging: from Blue Zones to molecular mechanisms
Narrative Review
2023 DecThe study is about walking's general health benefits for aging, not about the specific molecular mechanism (PGC1A activation) mentioned in the claim. While walking is the same intervention, the study doesn't test the specific claims about mitochondrial biogenesis.
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