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Mighty muscles may stave off depression

Exercise blocks brain toxin brought on by stress, study in mice shows

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STRENGTH RULES  Exercised muscles may filter harmful substances from the brain, a study in mice suggests.

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By Laura Sanders

- More than 2 years ago

A powerful body can protect the brain, a new study suggests. Toned muscles filter a toxin from the brain and keep depression at bay, researchers report in the Sept.