Your brain is constantly changing

About this episode

This episode discusses the concept of neuroplasticity and how the brain continuously evolves through everyday actions and new skills.

In this episode, we're talking about the continuous evolution of the brain, or, the so-called neuroplasticity. Learn how everyday actions and new skills cause neurons to form and strengthen pathways, emphasizes that this rewiring happens continuously across the lifespan and how simple actions can help cognitive flexibility.

People in this episode

Host: Alma Radulescu

Topics covered

• neuroplasticity
• brain evolution
• cognitive flexibility
• neurons
• everyday actions
• skills

Keywords

• neuroplasticity
• brain
• cognitive flexibility
• neurons
• skills
• evolution
• pathways

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