And now there's a new theory that's calling it into question even more; this one is based on new research by scientists at Brown University and the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg, Germany, who studied communication between the neocortex and three parts of the hippocampus in anesthetized mice. (scientificamerican.com)
The goal was to pinpoint any changes in the size of the hippocampus region of the brain, an area known to play a critical role in memory regulation. (health.com)
«We found that physical activity has the potential to preserve the volume of the hippocampus in those with increased risk for Alzheimer's disease, which means we can possibly delay cognitive decline and the onset of dementia symptoms in these individuals. (sciencedaily.com)