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It turns out that the age of your brain may be a lesser influence on its structure than what you do with it. Pursuits that require intense mental focus, like language learning, “switch on” the nucleus basalis, the control mechanism for neuroplasticity. In short, neuroplasticity means you have some control over your cranial fitness. While brain function naturally deteriorates somewhat as you age (though not nearly as much as you might think), various strategic approaches can create new neural pathways and strengthen existing ones as long as you live. What’s more, these efforts to build a better brain can deliver lasting rewards for your overall health. Here are just a few of neuroscience’s most empowering recent discoveries. Read more: care2/greenliving/6-surprising-things-that-affect-your-brain.html#ixzz2lN1b3SHR
Posted on: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 10:49:51 +0000

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