Q: Does brain development depend only on genes?
A: No, brain development is the result of a complex interaction between both genes and environment. Brain development begins in utero. Billions of neurons are generated. They migrate from their birth place in the embryo to their final ... Views: 1207
From "Use It or Lose It" to "Exercise It and Improve It": The Latest Science on Brain Training
You probably have read many times by now that a brain-healthy lifestyle requires a balanced nutrition, stress management, physical exercise and mental stimulation.
Now, what exactly does "mental ... Views: 1249
Do they really work?
First of all, one has to be cautious. One negative aspect of self-medication with herbal supplements is the fact that some products have been shown to counteract the effects of prescription and over-the-counter medications. For example, in 2001, Dr. Piscitelli from the ... Views: 966
The latest scientific research shows that specific lifestyles and actions can, no matter our age, improve the health and level of functioning of our brains. Such improvement can happen thanks to neuroplasticity that is, when the rate of creation and survival of new neurons in certain parts of ... Views: 1196
You may have heard, “Use it or lose it.”
What you may not have heard, but will in years to come based on latest brain science, is “Train it and get more of it.”
Mental or brain training goes beyond simple mental activity. It is the structured use of mental exercises or techniques aimed at ... Views: 2170