Do you want to change your brain? (for the better, we all hope!). Keep reading Dr. Pascale Michelon's blog post...
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You may have heard that the brain is plastic. As you know the brain is not made of plastic! Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity refers to the brain’s ability to CHANGE throughout life. The brain has the amazing ability to reorganize itself by forming new connections between brain cells (neurons).
In addition to genetic factors, the environment in which a person lives, as well as the actions of that person, play a role in plasticity.
Neuroplasticity occurs in the brain:
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We had a very fun session titled Teaching Brain Fitness in Your Community at an American Society on Aging (ASA) conference for health professionals a couple of weeks ago. Full house, with over 60 attendants and very good participation, showing great interest in the topic. I can't wait to see the evaluations.
These are some of the resources I promised as a follow-up, which can be useful to everyone interested in our field:
Good general articles in the business and general media:
Change or Die
Want a sharp mind for your golden years? Start now
You’re Wiser Now
On how new neurons are born and grow in the adult brain:
Salk Scientists Demonstrate For The First Time That Newly Born Brain Cells Are Functional In The Adult Brain
Old Brains, New Tricks
On the surprising plasticity and development potential throughout life:
Brain Plasticity, Language Processing and Reading
Juggling Juggles the Brain
Successful Aging of the Healthy Brain
Other important aspects:
Stress and the Brain
Exercise and the Brain
Humor, Laughter and The Brain
On the importance and impact of mental stimulation and training: Continue Reading »
First, here's the new edition of Encephalon hosted by MindHacks.
Second, you can't miss this short clip: Colbert asks Steven Pinker, "How does the brain work...in 5 words or less". Think what you'd answer, while the video uploads...
As brought to our attention by Edge.
In case you can't wait, in reverse order: (patterns in fire cells brain)
