To keep the brain sharp as we age and even reduce age-related decline in function, we need to increase what's called brain plasticity. "Brain plasticity is a kind of a catch-all term to describe new brain cells being born, even in adulthood, and incorporating themselves into functional cir...
How brain activity makes new neuronsThe latest news, comment and analysis on stem cell research and its implications.doi:10.1038/STEMCELLS.2009.15Monya BakerNature Reports Stem Cells
Every animal you can think of -- mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians -- all have brains. But the human brain is unique. It gives us the power to think, plan, speak and imagine.
New experiences create new responses in the brain. Neurons that fire together, wire together. This means that the connections between neurons get stronger through repeated experience. So if we want to become calmer it is possible by changing our behaviour and adding some new experiences into our ...
A Caltech team has deciphered the way we identify faces, re-creating what the brain sees from its electrical activity
Last week, we talked about using the power of our brain tobreak bad habits. This week we will be talking about the opposite, using the power of our brain to create new healthy habits. As elucidated by MK McGovern, habits are sequences of actions that are learned progressively and are mo...
True stories of indefatigable researchers, heroic engineers, and champions of, neuroscience who are finally turning the corner in the effort to understand, heal, and improve the human brain.
How to heal a leaky blood-brain barrier naturally using nootropic supplements. Heal a leaky gut and leaky brain.
Today, we’re going to cover the basics of digestive health. You’ll learn what your gut does and why it’s so important to keep it healthy. Then, we’ll discuss how to care for your wonderful gut so that it continues to take care of glorious you. Let’s dive in!
says Dr. David Poulad, aneurosurgeonat IGEA Brain and Spine in Union, New Jersey. "Your brain continues to develop neurons and build new connections to strengthen memory as you age. There are plenty of strategies that help you improve your memory today and keep it robust for years to come...