Fun For Your Brain
By Nancy Merz Nordstrom NEW RESEARCH… One of the biggest revelations to come out of the 1990s (a decade of pioneering brain research ) was that the human brain undergoes significant physiological change when exposed to new learning and new experiences. Keeping our brains stimulated will help retain mental alertness as we age. The brain’s physical anatomy actually responds to enriching activities and is changed for the better. What scientists have discovered is that the brain can grow new connections. Think of it this way: all that old wiring inside your head might lose some of its insulation over the years if you do nothing. But by engaging in challenging activities, you not only preserve that older wiring with better insulation, you also g...