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  2. Scientists Find a Mechanism For How Exercise Protects The Brain

Scientists Find a Mechanism for How Exercise Protects the Brain

A UCSF team finds a liver protein, released with exercise, that improves memory in aging and Alzheimer’s disease by repairing the brain’s blood vessels. It's the missing link between exercise and brain rejuvenation that many have been hunting for.

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