Exercise May Boost the Brain’s Nightly Cleaning Crew

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A new review suggests regular exercise may enhance the brain’s glymphatic waste-clearing system during sleep, potentially slowing age-related decline and dementia; exercise is linked to better blood pressure, reduced brain inflammation, improved sleep, and neuronal activation, but the optimal type and amount of activity remain unclear and more research is needed.
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