Neuroplasticity: Shape Your Brain Daily

Your brain is literally rewiring itself right now as you watch this. Scientists discovered

that the brain never stops changing, a phenomenon called neuroplasticity. When you learn something

new, your neurons physically grow new connections at a rate of 700,000 synapses per second

during development. Even after a stroke, the brain can reroute functions to undamaged areas,

essentially teaching itself to work around the injury. The wild part is that your daily

choices directly control this process. Physical exercise, learning new skills, even socializing

with friends all trigger your brain to build new neural pathways. Sleep deprivation

and junk food do the opposite, literally shrinking your brain's capacity. The brain you have