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- Melissa Breyer
- July 5, 2011
- 6:04 am
- 132 comments
Scientists used to think that you were born with all the neurons you’d ever have. If you drank alcohol and killed brain cells, well, good luck. Then in 1998 researchers discovered the birth of new neurons in individuals who were near death. Turns out your brain–no matter how old or young–can generate new neurons.
One key to brain growth? Diet. What you eat helps generate healthy neurons with bushels of dendrites (nerve receptors). It also keeps nerve endings firing and allows you to maintain brain flexibility. Even if your memory’s so fried you can’t remember your spouse’s cell phone number, food still provides brain sustenance.
We’ve been in food information overkill ever since scientists discovered that you are what you eat. Contradictory studies analyze every type of food, vitamin, mineral, herb, and combination thereof. Even so, research does reveal old-time wisdom: what you swallow makes you smarter and happier (or slower and more blue).
Next: Boost brain power with these four spices
Read more: Eating for Health, Food, Health, Mental Wellness
Melissa Breyer
Melissa Breyer is a writer and editor with a background in sustainable living, specializing in food, science and design. She is the co-author of True Food (National Geographic) and has edited and written for regional and international books and periodicals, including The New York Times Magazine. Melissa lives in Brooklyn, NY.
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Perhaps it is just because women live longer than men do.
yeah
Sounds great, my problem is that when I eat carbs (the BAD ones, yum yum) I CANNOT STOP! I crave a…
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132 comments
+ add your ownVery good article. Thank you for sharing.
Yum! Thank you.
"Saffron twice daily" - how much is twice daily?
better start eating more spices.... Thank you for the info...
I'll try to eat more of these everyday.
Thank you for sharing.
Good n interesting!
Thanks 4 sharing keys to brain growth
Thanks for the info.
That's good
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