Exercise slows the progression of a harmful protein in the brain believed to contribute to the degenerative disease Parkinson’s, a new study revealed.
New research has uncovered the molecular reasons behind the link between exercise and the disease that has remained a mystery until now.
Researchers discovered that running on a treadmill can stop the accumulation of a protein in brain cells called alpha-synuclein, which they believe plays a central role in brain cell death.
The findings suggest that exercising can help stop Parkinson’s in its tracks, as the disease is incurable, affecting 60,000 Americans a year.
