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Regenerating brain cells
Silence can quite literally grow the brain.
Research found that two hours of silence daily led to the development of new cells in the hippocampus, a key brain region associated with learning, memory and emotion.
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The brain’s default mode network
Engaging this network helps us to make meaning out of our experiences, empathize with others, be more creative and reflect on our own mental and emotional states.
In order to do this, it’s necessary to break away from the distractions.
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Silence relieves tension
Noise pollution may lead to high blood pressure and heart attacks, as well as impairing hearing and overall health. Loud noises raise stress levels by activating the brain’s amygdala and causing the release of the stress hormone cortisol, according to research.
Silence has the opposite e...
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Seeking silence
As our internal and external environments become louder and louder, more people are beginning to seek out silence, whether through a practice of sitting quietly for 10 minutes every morning or heading off to a 10-day silent retreat.
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Silence and our mental resources
The constant attentional demands of modern life put a significant burden on the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which is involved in high-order thinking, decision-making and problem-solving.
When we can finally get away from these sonic disruptions, our brains’ attention centers have the...
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"The more you understand yourself, the more silence there is, the healthier you are." - Maxime Lagacé
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A half-myth: You can't grow new brain cells
Most parts of the human brain can't grow new brain cells, but some parts can.
The hippocampus can grow new neurons. The hippocampus is important for learning, remembering, regulating your eating, and other biological functions.
Myth: Brain cells die permanently
We've been long told that adults have only so many brain cells and that we never form new ones and that once these cells are lost, they're gone for good.
However, in recent years, experts have discovered evidence that the statement above isn't true. The human adult brain does indeed still ...
How new brain cells are grown
Neurogenesis happens in two parts of the brain: the hippocampus and the olfactory bulb. The former is responsible for emotional health and memory function while the latter is associated with smell.
In order to stay mentally sharp and emotionally balanced, we need to develop habits that pro...
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