Friday, September 2, 2011

Brain Games

Researchers from the Karolinski Institute in Sweden have discovered that cognitive training can fundamentally change the brain at a chemical level by increasing the release of dopamine, a neurochemical crucial to many brain functions. 
What exactly is dopamine's role? As a neurotransmitter — a chemical used for communication between brain cells — dopamine is important for signalling reward.

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