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Never too late
The good news is that we now know that we can build new
connections at any age.
Scientists found that even older adults
can change their neural circuitry with
the right practice. 1
Before After
It takes LOADS of effort and practice – but you CAN change your
brain!
By working at the things you find hard, you will build new neural
connections and start finding it easier and easier.
1
Reinhart, R.M.G., Nguyen, J.A. Working memory revived in older adults by synchronizing rhythmic brain circuits. Nat Neurosci 22, 820–827 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-019-0371-x
