Synaptic plasticity is an experience-dependent process that results in long-lasting changes in synaptic communication. This phenomenon stimulates structural, molecular, and genetic changes in the brain and is the leading biological model for learning …
Severe chronic stress can have a profoundly negative impact on the brain, affecting plasticity, neurogenesis, memory and mood. On the other hand, there are factors that upregulate neurogenesis, which include dietary antioxidants and physical …