| |
| | New Toys + New Playmates = Better Brain Psychology Article by Susan Dunn, MA, Emotional Intelligence Coach |
 | | Some of the stereotypes we have about the brain and aging are being dispelled by recent research. |
 | | REALITY: “Stem” cells in the brain can create new neurons, and idle neurons will extend their branches to carry signals to and from other neurons indefinitely, under the right conditions. |
 | | REALITY: According to Paula Tallal, Rutgers neuroscientist, “You create your brain from the input you get,” i.e., intellectual stimulation strengthens the brain because in the normal course of living, our brains constantly reorganize themselves, which is called neuroplasticity.” Neuroplasticity accelerates with the amount and complexity of the new information our brains receive. |
| www.88malls.com /articles4.php?CatID=44&ArtID=67025 (3912 words) |
|