Brain plasticity in old age is more common than we thought?
Posted by chemist_daily in Cognitive & Nootropic - 1 points, 0 comments.
I just came across this piece about a study from the University of Texas. It basically says that the brain can keep growing and improving even into your 90s, which challenges the old idea that we just decline after a certain age.
This is honestly so encouraging? fwiw, it makes me feel way better about the time I spend on cognitive research now. I have always felt like the window for real improvement was shorter than it actually is. I wonder if this means that things like Selank or other nootropics could actually be more effective for older adults than we previously assumed?
The article is great, but it does not really dive into how to actually trigger this growth. Does it happen naturally, or do we need specific stimulants or training to make it happen? I would love to know if anyone here has seen this kind of late-stage improvement in their own parents or grandparents? ⚡
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