Stimulating brain circuits promotes neuron growth in adulthood, improving cognition and mood
Summary: Researchers have used optogenetics to stimulate specific brain regions to increase neurogenesis, the production of stem cells, and improve cognitive and emotional processing.
Source: UNC Health Care
As we age, our mental abilities diminish. For those with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, cognitive decline is often accompanied by mood disorders like anxiety. To combat cognitive decline and anxiety, one way would be to stimulate the production of new neurons.
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Stimulating Brain Circuits Promotes Neuron Growth in Adulthood, Improving Cognition and Mood
