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The purpose of this paper is to present a brief on the evaluation of factors which contribute to cognitive ability enhancement under the spectrum of neuroscience, through the bibliographical research of scientific literature. The human brain has many possibilities, but it remains a largely uncharted area, which we just begin to understand in detail. One of its potentials, as concluded by the research, is its ability to adapt and improve its functioning by itself. Based on this physiological function, we can improve our ability to learn and remember, but we currently have limited resources to do so. After studying and evaluating relevant studies, it seems that the combination of physical exercise and nutrition has a more positive effect on molecular systems associated with synaptic plasticity, than more sophisticated methods, such as pharmaceutical drugs. Brain training using computer applications is also an area under heavy research but with mixed results at the moment. While brain training with scientific techniques can improve performance in specific areas, appropriate physical exercises, as well as proper nutrition, have additional benefits for the body. Supplementary studies will be useful in order to further specify the benefits and the ways of using both exercise and nutrition to design therapeutic interventions.
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Ktenas, S. (2020). Assessment of Factors Contributing to the Enhancement of Memory and Cognitive Abilities in the Context of Neurosciences. In: Vlamos, P. (eds) GeNeDis 2018. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 1195. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32633-3_7
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