“To remain mentally sharp, you have to deal with familiar things in novel ways. But most important of all, you have to have a sense of curiosity. If interest and curiosity stop coming automatically to you, then you’re in trouble, no matter how young or old you are.” –Art Buchwald
The human brain is an absolutely fascinating thing. Until the day we die, our brains are capable of change. As a matter of fact, the brain never wears out and it only gets better the more we use it. As we age, we have fewer cells, but a greater number of connections between them. We have improved function with fewer components – this is such an awesome paradox of the brain.
If learning stops, then the brain enters a dormant stage. Those brain cells that are actively exercised will flourish and make other connections – those that do not will die off. Those circuits that are used will increase, those that aren’t will fade.
So what, you say? I like the brain… but I also like helping ya’ll out! :) Let’s see what we can do to help this 3 pound thing between our ears work as best it can. After all, a sharpened tool is a much better choice for chopping down the trees to make your life-passion log-cabin. Okay, that WAS a stretch, but you get my drift!