I think I just heard some of my DNA snap as I learned this. Fortunately, it didn’t hurt.
Since active learning seems to be associated with delaying dementia, perhaps this constant breaking and recovery are a necessary and important factor in overall brain health. Maybe akin to breaking down muscle so it grows back stronger?
Ooooooooh, that's a really good point!! I hadn't considered the potential parallels with muscle growth. It's especially interesting since both situations involve an inflammation response, and that the new study mentioned in the article said the inflammation in the Mice's neurons lasted for up to four days, which is about how long I'm sore after a tough workout hahaha.
I think I just heard some of my DNA snap as I learned this. Fortunately, it didn’t hurt.
Since active learning seems to be associated with delaying dementia, perhaps this constant breaking and recovery are a necessary and important factor in overall brain health. Maybe akin to breaking down muscle so it grows back stronger?
Ooooooooh, that's a really good point!! I hadn't considered the potential parallels with muscle growth. It's especially interesting since both situations involve an inflammation response, and that the new study mentioned in the article said the inflammation in the Mice's neurons lasted for up to four days, which is about how long I'm sore after a tough workout hahaha.