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Old 06-01-2012, 01:06 PM
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Here is an article that discusses life styles choices that enhance or encourage neuroplasticity and some choices that inhibit neuroplasticity.

I found it very interesting.

http://www.healio.com/Psychiatry/jou...ve-Functioning

Basically:

Increasing Activities:
Physical activity
Education
Social interactions
Intellectual pursuits
Cognitive remediation

Decreasing Activities:
Poor health
Poor sleep hygiene
Poor nutrition
Substance abuse
Depression and anxiety

Of course, take it with a grain of salt since it is written about the general population and not in regards to people recovering from brain injuries. (Don't overdo engaging in activities that are believed to increase neuroplasticity as they may cause set backs.)

But I see several things here that members of this forum usually engage in, when possible, to help their brains to heal or at least function as well as possible: good nutrition, good sleep hygiene, avoid substance abuse, reduce anxiety and depression, etc..
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