Superagers and Plasticity
Engaging in regular challenges is crucial for maintaining cognitive function and brain plasticity, especially in superagers—individuals who age remarkably slowly. The anterior mid cingulate cortex plays a pivotal role in this process, showing heightened activity in those who embrace challenges. Additionally, a strong will to live can significantly impact health outcomes, particularly in terminal cancer patients who choose to fight their diagnosis psychologically.In this clip
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LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Melbourne, AU
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Is it true that the anterior mid cingulate cortex grows when you engage in challenging tasks you dislike, such that the more you embrace hard tasks, the easier they get next time, and if you avoid them, that part of your brain shrinks? This was discussed in the episode LIVE EVENT Q\&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Melbourne, AU and the clip Superagers and Plasticity.
Is it true that the anterior mid cingulate cortex grows when you engage in challenging or disliked tasks, such that the more you embrace hard tasks, the easier they become next time, and if you avoid them, that part of your brain shrinks? This was discussed in the episode LIVE EVENT Q\&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Melbourne, AU, and the clip Superagers and Plasticity.
Is it true that the anterior mid cingulate cortex grows when you engage in challenging tasks you dislike, such that the more you embrace hard tasks, the easier they get next time, and if you avoid them, that part of your brain shrinks? This was discussed in the episode LIVE EVENT Q\&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Melbourne, AU, and the clip Superagers and Plasticity.