New, Challenging, Meaningful learning

(More information from the book Enriching the Brain)

If you already know how to do something, you already have in place the neurons and the connections to support the use of that learning. But to create an enhanced effect called enrichment, the learning and memory must be new, tough, and worthwhile. New learning creates new synapses (connections) in the brain, especially when it's challenging.

There is evidence to support that the more you learn, the more you can learn. Complex environmental enhancements produce higher levels of proteins associated with learning and memory. (refer to first post of mice testing)

Although simple physical activity may enhance the production of new cells, it seems that learning may increase their survival and functionality.

That's all for now!