Summary: Researchers have developed an enhanced imaging technique that can detect small fluctuations in the rate at which neurons are generated in the brain. Source: RIKEN. PET imaging of new neurons in the brain promises to advance our understanding and treatment of depression. The adult brain was long regarded as being unable to grow newContinue reading “Imaging the Birth of New Brain Cells”
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10 proven ways to grow your brain by Thai Nguyen
1. Intermittent Fasting Calorie-restriction/fasting increases synaptic plasticity, promotes neuron growth, decreases risk of neurodegenerative diseases, and improves cognitive function according to the Society for Neuroscience. During fasting, a metabolic shift lowers the body’s leptin levels, a hormone produced by fat. As a result, the brain receives a chemical signal for neurons to produce more energy.Continue reading “10 proven ways to grow your brain by Thai Nguyen”