Neat News 1754 (added 2020-10-19)
Swimming in cold water against dementia?
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In people that swim regularly in cold water a so-called cold-shock protein has been found. Now in studies with mice, it has been seen that this protein plays a role in the regeneration of synapses in the brain. This insight may be important in the development of a treatment against Alzheimer's disease. [Care has to be taken when swimming in cold water, since it may be very dangerous!]
