If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger.
Of course, muscles only grow when the challenge increas… [+7568 chars]
Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health - The Conversation
Challenging the brain by exposing it to new situations, tasks and skills can improve its efficiency, much like strength training does for our muscles. But maximum efficiency requires optimal rest.
By:Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse
Source:The Conversation Africa
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