When those inputs are removed, it starts to prune function and structure, because those functions aren’t needed anymore. It’s still that same process — we just call it ageing. And it happens because we’ve removed physical activity, cognitive stimulus, and social connection. The brain responds accordingly.
Dr. Tommy Wood — When those inputs are removed, it starts to prune function a
When those inputs are removed, it starts to prune function and structure, because those functions aren’t needed anymore. It’s still that same process — we just call it ageing. And it happens because we’ve removed physical activity, cognitive stimulus, and…