Our brains are remarkably changeable. We can grow new neurons and extend the life of existing ones through changing our thought processes and adapting our behavior.
Understanding the plasticity of our brain means that we have the ability to overcome psychological disorders and recover from physical injury.
Don’t get old, get active.
There’s a risk of getting Alzheimer’s or dementia as we age, even if we can live longer than ever before. Most of us know that the key to warding off degenerative disorders is to stay active, but doing so actually generates and maintains neurons in your brain, which stops it from deteriorating.
To keep your mental and physical faculties in check, choose something challenging like picking up a new language, joining a Tai Chi class, or learning a musical instrument.
Benjamin Franklin provides some inspiration in this camp: he invented bifocal spectacles at the age of 78!
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