Neuroplasticity: the incredible ways our brains evolve and adapt
The Brain Health Revolution Podcast
Dean and Ayesha Sherzai
4.8 • 604 Ratings
🗓️ 28 September 2023
⏱️ 43 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, Ayesha and Dean discuss ‘neuroplasticity’, a term that was once echoed only within the walls of neuroscience labs, but which has now become an increasingly well-known word for describing how our brains evolve and adapt.
We talk about:
• How modern technology has enabled our understanding of neuroplasticity
• What science previously got wrong about neuroplasticity
• How neuroplasticity actually works
• The Hebbian and homeostatic theories of neuroplasticity
• How we can all improve our neuroplasticity through improved lifestlyes
• Neuroplasticity through the lens of our NEURO concept: Nutrition, Exercise, Unwind, Restore, and Optimize
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| 0:00.0 | The word neuroplasticity is an elegant combination of the words neuron and plastic. |
| 0:07.0 | And it essentially paints a very clear picture of the brain's malleability. |
| 0:14.0 | Yes. |
| 0:15.0 | Its capacity to change. |
| 0:16.0 | Neurplasticity is your ever-present superpower that helps you grow and revitalize your brain. |
| 0:22.4 | Neurons that fire together, wire together. |
| 0:25.7 | Welcome to the Brain Health Revolution podcast with your hosts, Aisha and Dean Cherzai. |
| 0:31.3 | We are neurologists, scientists, and authors of two best-selling books and parents to two amazing humans. |
| 0:42.3 | In a world where our understanding of brain health is constantly evolving, join us as we unravel the mysteries of the human brain. |
| 0:45.3 | Through captivating conversations, insightful interviews, and thought-provoking discussions, |
| 0:51.3 | we empower you with the knowledge and tools to optimize brain |
| 0:55.1 | function and prevent cognitive decline. From nutrition, exercise, restorative sleep to building |
| 1:01.9 | cognitive resilience and the impact of technology, we explore the fascinating connections between |
| 1:07.8 | brain health and other facets of our lives. Get ready to unlock the potential |
| 1:12.4 | of your brain and embrace a life of vitality. Welcome, everyone. Thank you so much for joining |
| 1:23.6 | us today. Dean and I will talk about the concept of neuroplasticity, which is a term that was |
| 1:31.0 | once echoed only in the walls of neuroscience labs or in a scientific community or in a conference, |
| 1:39.4 | but it has recently become almost a buzzword in the realm of self-help, education, and wellness groups. |
| 1:48.7 | So let's talk about it. |
| 1:49.8 | What is it and why is the word neuroplasticity or the concept of neuroplasticity causing such a stir? |
| 1:57.0 | To the extent that it's actually overstated at times. |
| 1:59.9 | So we want to kind of bring it back together as far as what it is, |
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