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Age-related memory loss is reversed in mice by increasing the plasticity of the brain

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Age-related memory loss is reversed in mice by increasing the plasticity of the brain which decreases over time in breakthrough that could also help humans Scientists manipulated compounds in mice brains by reconstructing compounds that play a role in forming and recognizing connections The team tested this on 20-month old mice that showed memory loss … Read more

More evidence that strenuous exercise staves off age-related cognitive decline

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Regular exercise protects the brain from damage and keeps it healthy in old age, fresh evidence suggests. German scientists found cycling halted the decline of grey matter in hundreds of volunteers with an average age of 52. But the researchers claimed ‘just about any physical activity that gets your heart pumping’ would have the same effect. Grey … Read more