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| US researchers say they have developed a pill that __________ you fit without exercising. Scientists at California's Salk Institute for Biological Studies tested a new drug __________ genetically engineered “marathon mice” that could run non-stop for __________. They then developed a pill that could reproduce the __________ effects of the running. Researcher Professor Ronald Evans said the pill helps cells burn fat __________ and at the same time boosts energy levels. The new discovery could benefit those who do not __________ the recommended 40 minutes of exercise per day. Professor Evans said: "If you're __________ of shape, and most of us are…you have to do some exercise. If there was a way to mimic exercise, it would make the quality of exercise we have __________ more efficient." | out hours quicker makes get much on positive |
| Fitness __________ are unconvinced by the new discovery. They say there is no substitute for real exercise and a balanced, healthy __________. However, it seems there would be enormous appeal for a pill that does away with the __________ for strenuous workouts or sweating it out jogging. If the effects can be reproduced in humans, it could become one of science's __________ money-spinners. It could additionally reduce a large number of diseases __________ to obesity and seriously __________ the number of hospital patients. Scientists also say such a medicine could be used to __________ muscle-wasting diseases. The pills are still in the experimental __________ and the researchers are not working with any drug manufacturer. | treat diet need stage related cut experts biggest |
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