The Effects of Exercise on Brain Inflammation

Abstract

Exercise is evolving as a therapeutic measure for both general health and brain health. Exercise reduces the risk of many systemic diseases and has been shown to improve cognition and memory. The mechanisms through which exercise achieves these positive neurologic results is unclear, but may involve the inflammatory cascade in the brain. This paper reviews the effects of exercise on the inflammatory cascade within the brain.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA524163

Entities

People

  • Megan C. Durbin

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Alzheimer Disease
  • Biological Factors
  • Blood
  • Blood-Brain Barrier
  • Brain
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Chemistry
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Medical Personnel
  • Motor Skills
  • Neurodegeneration
  • Neurosciences
  • Peptide Growth Factors
  • Proteins
  • Vascular Diseases

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  • Medicine

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