Tag: Brain

Science highlights: human adult neurogenesis, and a fungus killing amphibians

Science highlights

A new study provides further evidence that the adult brain in humans does grow new neurons (a process called neurogenesis) in the hippocampus–the section of the brain where learning, memory, and mood regulation is controlled. These new brain cells may play a role in depression, PTSD, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, etc. Read the article (Karen Weintraub, Scientific American, 25 March 2019). And, go to the source —…

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Regular exercise helps the brain

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Regular exercise helps prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and other age-related neurodegenerative disorders. Exercise aids in the generation of neurons, improvement of memory, and the brain’s ability to change and adapt as people grow older. Radak, Z., Hart, N., Sarga, L., Koltai, E., Atalay, M., Ohno, H., & Boldogh, I. (2010). Exercise plays a preventive role against Alzheimer’s disease. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease : JAD, 20(3), 777-783….

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