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Brainstormer
Yes, playing a musical instrument can help protect against cognitive decline by strengthening memory, enhancing neuroplasticity, and...
Yes, meditation can physically reshape the brain by increasing gray matter density, strengthening neural connections, and enhancing...
Yes, intermittent fasting can trigger brain growth factors such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which supports neuroplasticity,...
Yes, playing puzzle games can make you “smarter” in certain ways by enhancing cognitive flexibility, improving memory,...
Yes, bilingualism can improve problem-solving skills by enhancing cognitive flexibility, executive control, and creativity. Switching between languages...
Yes, eating a high-sugar diet can impair cognitive flexibility by disrupting insulin signaling, increasing inflammation, and altering...
Yes, practicing mindfulness may reduce brain aging by preserving gray matter, improving connectivity, lowering stress hormones, and...
Yes, writing in a journal can strengthen emotional regulation in the brain by engaging prefrontal regions involved...
Sometimes. Listening to music while studying can boost recall in certain situations by improving mood, reducing stress,...