Activity and sitting | Ebola treatment | Cerebellum function

February 5, 2019 Edition Light activity may lower harmful effects of sitting A study found that even light-intensity movement for 30 minutes a day can reduce the risk of death incurred by sitting. Ebola antibody treatment tested in people A treatment for Ebola developed from a survivor’s protective antibody was found safe in a study of healthy volunteers at the NIH Clinical Center. Cerebellum connects to brain’s reward system A study in mice found that the brain’s cerebellum—known to play a role in motor coordination—also helps control the brain’s reward circuitry. Popular Stories Genetically modified houseplant cleans indoor air Eating red meat daily triples heart disease-related chemical Physical activity may reduce depression symptoms School nutrition policies reduce weight gain Blood-brain barrier test may predict dementia