Prior regular exercise prevents synaptic plasticity impairment in sleep deprived female rats.

In conclusion, the synaptic plasticity deficit in sleep-deprived female rats was improved by regular physical exercise. Further studies are suggested to evaluate the possible underlying mechanisms. PMID: 25264158 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25264158?dopt=Abstract

Source: Brain Research Bulletin - September 25, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Saadati H, Sheibani V, Esmaeili-Mahani S, Hajali V, Mazhari S Tags: Brain Res Bull Source Type: research