THE EFFECTS OF EXERCISE ON BRAIN INFLAMMATION

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THE EFFECTS OF EXERCISE ON BRAIN INFLAMMATION

Megan Durbin

AFRL-RH-WP-TN-2010-0001


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.