New cache of fresh neurons found in human brains.. may be used to treat brain disorders

Brain cell regeneration has been discovered in a new location in human brains. The finding raises hopes that these cells could be used to help people recover after a stroke, or to treat other brain diseases.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn25096-new-cache-of-fresh-neurons-found-in-human-brains.html

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I feel silly because when I read the title of this post it reminded me of zombie movies, “fresh neurons found in human brains.” Yum!

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Interesting. I’m 66 and read a book called “Boost Your Brain” in which the author suggests exercise and DHA (fish oil component) might build new brain cells.

I think that the “exercise helps the brain” is well researched. I’ve seen conflicting evidence on the whole area of DHA - but it can’t hurt.

http://www.brainhealth.utdallas.edu/blog_page/study-finds-aerobic-exercise-improves-memory-brain-function-and-physical-fi

For some reason I do not like new scientist articles, they are complicated to read. But I do like their topics. Some people think supplements are useless. They have never really benefited me. Would schizophrenia be considered a neurodegenerative disease?