A little exercise may protect the aging brain from memory loss following infection

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 16:31 in Health & Medicine

A small amount of exercise shields older animals from memory loss following a bacterial infection, according to a study in the August 10 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings suggest moderate exercise may lead to several changes in the brain that boost its ability to protect itself during aging — a period of increased vulnerability.

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