Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5815458 Neuropharmacology 2013 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Mental or physical training increase hippocampal neurogenesis and facilitate learning. ► Neurogenesis is required for some, but not all, cognitive enhancing effects of training. ► Mental training has its greatest effect when difficult, but attainable. ► Larger effects may be observed following a combination of both mental and physical (MAP) training.
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