Do All Brain Cells Begin Degenerating and Dying During Adulthood?

Not at all. True, the human brain develops most between infancy and adolescence. However, this doesn’t mean neurons start dying afterwards. Indeed new neurons are created all the time, while existing neurons continue to change during adulthood.

Moreover, new research has discovered that new neurons are created daily in the hippocampus of adult mice. However, these neurons tend to die rapidly without sufficient brain stimuli. The study determined that, when cognitive abilities of mice are challenged, their new cells remain active. Otherwise, their new neurons are likely to die.

Preventing Brain Aging

According to Dr. Peter Whitehouse, who played an important role in brain research which led to the first four medications for treating Alzheimer’s, instead of medication, the focus should be on preventing brain aging through simple strategies like exercise, reading and eating right.

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