Abstract:Background: Studies have shown that exercise and insulin can improve cognitive function. However, little is known about the combined effects of insulin and exercise on memory and learning under stress conditions. Objectives: This study was designed to investigate the effects of peripheral insulin injection and/or physical exercise on stressinduced memory deficit. Methods: Adult male Wistar rats (200-220 g) received immobilization stress (2 h/d × 7 d), mild-intensity exercise (30 min/d × 7 d), intraperitoneal (… Show more
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