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409: Foods and Exercises to Protect Brain Health, Fight Dementia, and Optimize Cognitive Function | Tommy Wood, MD PhD
The Genius Life
Embrace learning Discomfort for brain health neuroplasticity
Engaging in activities that challenge one's skills, especially in areas where one lacks proficiency, is crucial for maintaining cognitive function and promoting brain health. Pursuing new skills, whether it be music, language, or dance, activates various neurotransmitters and fosters neuroplasticity, which is essential for learning. The decline in cognitive function observed after formal education may stem from adults avoiding activities that highlight their incompetence due to discomfort. Thus, embracing learning discomfort by pushing personal boundaries is vital for cognitive vitality.
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