Jun 18, 2019
Having a brain that is highly efficient, dynamic and adaptable in the face of challenge will always be a noble pursuit. In this episode of the BrainShape Podcast, Dr. Andrea Wilkinson talks about brain reserve and cognitive reserve, including research evidence that supports its existence and tips on how you can enhance your own “reserve”.
The idea that – over time – our brains can develop the ability to function “normally” in the face of structural and functional changes is extraordinary. This ability is called “reserve,” and its expression only really comes into play, when our brain undergoes some type of change or damage. The brain changes or damage could arise from many different causes – e.g., an accident, a disease like Alzheimer’s or dementia, or normal age-related brain changes. When people start thinking or talking about brain changes or damage, we understand that this may sound scary to some; but, the concept of “brain reserve” is an important one. Having a dynamic neural circuitry in your brains is powerful and useful, regardless of whether or not you experience any structural or functional brain changes in your lifetime. If you’re interested in learning about “brain reserve” and “cognitive reserve” and how you can increase your own “reserve” over time, you don’t want to miss this episode.
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