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How to Improve the Brain – Rewiring the Brain Through Storytelling

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Most of us probably graduated many years ago from the fairy tales of our childhood into the popular novels or biographies of adulthood.

But one thing remains the same, regardless of age . . .

. . . we all appreciate a good story.

And aside from the pure enjoyment it gives us, and the connection to others, there’s one surprising benefit to storytelling that we might not be aware of:

It can change your brain.

Louis Cozolino, PhD explains why in this short video clip – just click below to check it out (it’s just 3 minutes).

If you would like to know how our relationships can transform our brains – and can even affect how the brain learns, click here for our courses about the brain.

How have you ever used stories as a therapeutic technique? Please share your experience below.

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  1. Harry Bells, Health Education, San Jose, CA, USA says

    A strong memory related on the health and strength of your brain. Whether you’re a student studying for final exams or a working person can stay mentally sharp. The elder looking to save and improve your grey stuff as you age. There are lots of acts you can take to pick up your memory and mental routine. Humans have brain grace or neuroplasticity. It is the skill of the brain to change for better or worse at any age. This flexibility of the brain plays a major role in the growth or turn down of our brains. Normal links can be forged or severed and gray matter can thicken or shrink. These changes return changes in our skills. You can use this writing service for having more mental skill.
    By the time you have reached old age your brain has grown millions of neural pathways. That help you recall data solve known problems and carry out usual tasks with a least of mental try. Then you aren’t giving your brain the motivation it needs to keep growing and rising. You have to quake things up from time to time. Memory like muscular power needs you to use it or lose it. The more you work out your brain the better you will be able to process and remember info. But not all actions are the same. The best brain workout breaks your routine and challenges you to use and build up new brain pathways. Many are start their days with a hot coffee. It turns out this rite could truly benefit your cognitive jobs in the short term. Caffeine really helps to keep you mentally strong. But it can also help you to stay focused on cyclic and boring tasks. It will even boost your aptitude including your reaction time and reasoning.

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  2. noga, people coach says

    love stories to listen & tell .

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