LARAMIE, Wyo., Oct. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:
University of Wyoming researchers discovered that mice that exercised lowered their
risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, a finding that could prove promising in helping
humans lower their risk of the disease that causes progressive cognitive decline.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and gradually robs people
of their memory, thinking abilities and independence. While new medications that target
amyloid plaques have shown some promise, their benefits are often modest, and they
can cause serious side effects. As a result, researchers are actively exploring safe,
non-drug approaches that may help slow the progression of the disea...