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How bones sensing movement may slow aging.

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  1. Oct 23, 2026
    MOUSE STUDY LINKS BONE FORCE SENSING TO LONGER LIFEMouse study

    Putting force on old mice's leg bones helped them live about 9% longer

    A mouse study in Cell Metabolism suggests bone's ability to sense physical force carries some of exercise's anti-aging effect. Loading the shin bone of old mice extended their lives by about 80 days.