Fernando Nottebohm first hypothesized this unorthodox idea at Rockefeller University, when he claimed his research showed evidence of neurogenesis, the production of new brain cells, in the adult vertebrate brain. Since then, scientists have confirmed his hypothesis and created the term “neuroplasticity.” Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to rewire itself through the practice of a new skill, (i.e., the brain's ability to rewire itself as you learn because of new neuron connections).
Like muscles in the body, when the brain is well-nourished and stimulated through proper exercise, it will heal and grow. This article will examine five ways you can preserve your brain’s health and promote neuroplasticity.
Physical Exercise
Not only does working out train your body, but it will also train your brain. This is because of two reasons. First, the brain has an insatiable desire for glucose ...
