Neurogenesis: The science of brain health
Getting Brighter por Emily Hughes & Masha Remskar
Notas del episodio
Neuro-what? A big word to describe the brain’s way of repairing and renewing itself. We break down all the neuroscience talk to tell you what the latest science says about keeping our brains healthy. Do we still grow new neurons as adults? Why is it important? What can we do to help our brains keep healthy, and what may we be doing that harms it? Tune into episode 5 to find out.
📊 Key research studies we discussed:
- Taxi drivers’ brains have increased volume in the area in charge of spatial navigation: Navigation-related structural change in the hippocampi of taxi drivers (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2000)
- Landmark study discovering adult neurogenesis in mice: ...
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exercisebrain healthmeditation