There is a relatively new and quite strong movement in the world of neuroscience that is quite exciting. Neuroplasticity is the capacity of the human brain to expand and grow the connections in the brain. It assumes that the brain is able to heal itself all the way to the end of life. This is not what was taught even 20 years ago when I was in medical school. Even more exciting is that this process does not require a new medicine or medical intervention. It is completely in the hands of the individual. In fact, it is the daily lifestyle of an individual which supports this capacity for growth and expansion. The science of this phenomenon is rapidly coming to light. There are many mechanisms for this process -- new synaptic connections, stem cells evolving into new neurons, thickening of myelin which increases the speed of transmission of nerve signals, epigenetic phenomenon (genes being turned on or off). Miraculously, the size and function of various structures in the brain can be v
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