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New Japanese research links higher vitamin C blood levels to better-preserved brain structure and stronger neural connections ...

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In a new study, UC Berkeley researchers are investigating whether psilocybin can support healthy aging by boosting plasticity ...

These effects are based on brain plasticity — the brain’s ability to reshape itself in response to experiences and learning.