Neuroplasticity

Certain environmental factors can regulate the process to dramatically affect the rate at which new neurons are produced. For example, physical activity, environmental enrichment, and learning tasks enhance the proliferation of neural stem cells and, in some cases, promote the survival of newborn neurons, whereas stress, certain types of inflammation, and sensory deprivation have the opposite effect.

Neuroplasticity

Just as weightlifter leads to an enlargement of muscle tissue, so too can mental training expand corresponding parts of the brain.

Neuroplasticity

Researchers suspect that their increasing us of satellite navigation devices Ould lead to a gradual deterioration of the hippocampus.

Neuroplasticity

Intensive training alters the brain in such a way that it begins to execute the appropriate functions more efficiently.

Neuroplasticity

Since all pleasurable activities enhance dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens, they, too, can become addictive, and there is now evidence that activities such as gambling, sex, and shopping can lead to similar brain changes, causing people to perform them compulsively.

Neuroplasticity

Your brain is, to a large extent, unique, custom-built from the life experiences you have had since being in your mother’s womb, to meet the demands you place on it today.

Neuroplasticity