The small miracle of neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change, grow, adapt and reorganize its structure and function in response to environmental changes—was once thought to be limited to the developing brains of children. But neuroplasticity is a reality throughout our entire lifespan. As Dr. Sanjay Gupta, neurosurgeon and author of Keep Sharp, puts it, “The brain can be continuously and consistently enriched throughout your life no matter your age or access to resources.”
People have a vague sense that daily habits matter, but they’re unaware of just how powerful they are—or where to begin.
Food, exercise, sleep, stress management, and connection
For instance, healthy food and a healthy brain are directly connected. We think of food as fuel for our bodies, but much of that energy goes to our brain. “Your brain is the hungriest, thirstiest organ in the body,” writes Dr. Annie Fenn, a physician and author of The Brain Health Kitchen. “It makes up just 2% of body weight, but requires 20% of your body’s primary fuel, glucose.”
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