Hum Brain Mapp September 2020 PMID 32510759

Autonomic flexibility reflects learning and associated neuroplasticity in old age.

Quanjing Chen, Haichuan Yang, Brian Rooks, Mia Anthony, Zhengwu Zhang, Duje Tadin, Kathi L Heffner, Feng V Lin

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Discussions highlight the shift from believing the brain becomes fixed to recognizing ongoing neuroplasticity, using phrases like 'brain never stops changing' to underscore the importance of lifelong learning. The repeated emphasis on 'autonomic flexibility' reflects an acknowledgment of its relevance to aging and cognitive health, though the tone remains more explanatory than critical or impactful.

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Abstract in brief

Autonomic flexibility, measured through specific ECG patterns, reflects an individual's ability to adapt and learn in old age, especially for those at risk of dementia.
The study found that a particular autonomic nervous system (ANS) response at baseline can predict how well older adults will benefit from six weeks of cognitive training, with those showing less similarity to this response more likely to improve.
These insights suggest that the capacity for neuroplasticity and learning in older adults is linked to the functioning of the autonomic nervous system, highlighting potential personalized approaches to cognitive training and brain health.]

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McClain McKinney

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"While people used to believe that the brain became fixed after a certain age, newer research has revealed that the brain never stops changing in response to learning." https://t.co/YlbIBhBSO9

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luca Leli.

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Autonomic flexibility reflects learning and associated neuroplasticity in old age https://t.co/OE12aeuUH5.

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