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Physical activity and lifestyle modifications in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases have reached alarming numbers in the past decade.Unfortunately, clinical trials testing potential therapeutics have proven futile.In the absence of disease-modifying therapies, physical activity has emerged as the single most accessible lifestyle modification with Hayward Parts the potential to fight off cognitive decline
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common source of functional impairment among athletes, military personnel, and the general population.Professional fighters in both boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) are at particular risk for repetitive TBI and may provide valuable insight into both the pathophysiology of TBI and its consequences.Currently, effe