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Current Alzheimer Research

Editor-in-Chief

ISSN (Print): 1567-2050
ISSN (Online): 1875-5828

Environment, Physical Activity, and Neurogenesis: Implications for Prevention and Treatment of Alzhemiers Disease

Author(s): Teresita L. Briones

Volume 3, Issue 1, 2006

Page: [49 - 54] Pages: 6

DOI: 10.2174/156720506775697197

Price: $65

Abstract

Age is the biggest risk factor for the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Consequently, as the population ages it becomes more critical to find ways to avoid the debilitating cost of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers. Some of the non-invasive strategies that can potentially slow down the mental decline associated with aging are exercise and use of multi-sensory environmental stimulation. The beneficial effects of both exercise and multi-sensory environmental stimulation have been well-documented, thus it is possible that these strategies can either provide neuroprotection or increase resistance to the development of age-related cognitive problems.

Keywords: plasticity, Enriched environment (EC), amyloid precursor protein (APP), physical activity, cognitive function


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