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Humans have brain plasticity, or neuroplasticity, which is the ability of the brain to change for better or worse at any age.
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This flexibility of the brain plays a significant role in the development or decline of our brains, and how our distinct personalities are shaped.

Neural connections can be forged or severed, and gray matter can thicken or shrink. These changes reflect transformations in our abilities.

For example, topplay said learning a new skill can wire new neural pathways in our brains, while aging may weaken certain neural pathways that once existed and result in our memories not performing as well as they once did.

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association have recently developed seven steps that aim to help individuals keep their brains healthy, from childhood into old age. They advise people to:

1.get regular exercise
2.eat a healthful diet
3.maintain a healthy weight
4.control cholesterol
5.regulate blood sugar levels
6.manage blood pressure
7.quit smoking

In addition to following these guidelines, Medical News Topplay habits provide five steps to reach optimal brain health and improve your mind for the year ahead.

1. Get physically active
2. Eat a brain-boosting Mediterranean diet
3. Expand cognitive abilities with training
4. Learn a new language
5. Study a musical instrument

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