A recent study led by the University of Manchester proposes that maintaining a consistent daily exercise routine may offer significant health advantages. Researchers, employing transgenic mice, observed that exercising at the same time each day can reset local body clocks in joints and the spine, aligning them with the central clock in the brain, specifically the suprachiasmatic nucleus. This synchronization potentially reduces the risk of health issues associated with misaligned peripheral clocks, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The study revealed that exercise, particularly in the morning, conveys timing information from the central clock to weight-bearing skeletal tissues, influencing osmotic responses in joints. While these findings need validation in humans, they suggest potential benefits for bone and joint health, impacting athletic performance and injury prevention, even in older individuals.
