Your Brain and Its Ability to Keep Learning

  You probably know the saying, ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’. Nevertheless, the latest studies in neuroplasticity indicate the opposite. In fact, many have known for a long time that it’s always possible to learn new things, even in old age. In other words, you have the ability to continue learning throughout your life. No doubt you know that you were born with millions of neurons and that, once dead, they can’t be replaced. This might well make you wonder how it’s possible that, despite losing thousands of neurons over the years, your ability to learn and assimilate…