From the April 2023 issue of Massachusetts General Hospital's Mind, Mood, & Memory (MMM)
How Being a Lifelong Learner Reinforces Memory, Sharpens Other Thinking Skills, and Elevates Mood
Acquiring new information and new skills throughout your life stimulates the brain and provides other benefits, too.
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The simple act of learning new and challenging information can often be enough to stimulate the brain to support a stronger memory and sharper thinking skills. Research suggests that lifelong learning contributes to the birth of new neurons and supports healthy brain connectivity. But what does it mean to be a lifelong learner? The idea […]
© kali9 | Getty Images Being a lifelong learner can involve taking classes or pursuing challenging subject matter on your own.