To: newguy357
The evidence I have read about indicates that the brain continues to develop new synapses, or rededicates areas of the brain to new functions, even after youth. The older mind can be remarkably resilient if it is healthy.
50 posted on
04/14/2006 1:06:14 PM PDT by
GAB-1955
(being dragged, kicking and screaming, into the Kingdom of Heaven....)
To: GAB-1955
"The evidence I have read about indicates that the brain continues to develop new synapses, or rededicates areas of the brain to new functions, even after youth. The older mind can be remarkably resilient if it is healthy."
I read it too---pretty recent.
57 posted on
04/14/2006 5:02:50 PM PDT by
strategofr
(Hillary stole 1000+ secret FBI files on DC movers & shakers, Hillary's Secret War, Poe, p. xiv)
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