The brain has the ability to continuously form, change and relocate new neural connections to different neural networks throughout our lives. This phenomenon is called neourplasticity.
– This occurs at the beginning of life
– After experiencing a brain injury
– When new learning and memories are observed
Benefits of increase neuroplasticity or brain rerouting:
– Enhanced memory abilities
– More effective learning
– Recovery from brain events like strokes
– Recovery from traumatic brain injuries
– Ability to rewire functions in the brain
– Function loss in one area may enhance functions in other areas
Methods that have been known to enhance neuroplasticity include:
– Dancing, yoga, tai chi and other mind and body practices increases neural connectivity
– Expanding ones vocabulary increase memory processing and the visual and auditory processes
– Quality sleep enhances learning retention through the growth of the dendritic spines that serve as connections between neurons
– Creating artwork enhances the connectivity of the brain at rest which can boost introspection, memory, empathy, attention, and focus
– Occasional fasting can increases synaptic adaptation, promoting neuron growth
– Use of mnemonic devices with memory training can enhance connections in the prefrontal parietal network and help to prevent memory loss
– Learning musical instruments may increase connections between brain regions helping form new neural networks
– Non-dominant hand exercises can form new neural pathways strengthening the connectivity between neurons
– Reading fiction may increase and enhance connectivity in the brain
– Travel exposes the brain to new environments and various stimuli that forms new pathways and brain activity
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