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New research shows that the brain’s cortex can rapidly reorganize itself after losing neurons, allowing other nerve cells to take over lost functions.

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To make memory recall faster, Musk suggests developing your own mental shortcuts like symbols, pictures, or codes that ...

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Studies show that regular yoga practice may help preserve brain health with age. Yoga practitioners have thicker brain ...

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