Brain Myths: “You cannot make new brain cells”

For years it was thought (and taught!) that the brain can not create and make new brain cells.

This is false. Numerous studies have now conclusively proven otherwise.

What is really interesting, however, is that new studies show that the hippocampus- the memory engine of your mind- can actually grow new brain cells. This bodes well for future treatment possibilities of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This will probably also factor into future brain enhancement techniques in healthy adults.

In a couple days, I’ll post 2 proven techniques that you can start using to generate and grow new brain cells in your own hippocampus.

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    [...] Two weeks ago, I posted a page debunking the popular myth “you can not grow new brain cells”. It turns out that the brain is constantly churning out new brain cells. Just recently, however, I came across a new, related study: [...]


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