New neuron networks and structures are formed in the brain while reading. In general, 32 segments are involved in this process, and this effect occurs even among the elderly over the age of 80. Physiologist, Psychologist, Doctor of Physical Sciences, Professor and Academician of the Russian Education Academy of Education told Kp.ru.
The specialist referred to the results of the large-scale meta-analysis conducted by the German Institute of Cognitive Sciences. Scientists have combined 163 studies dedicated to different aspects of reading, from the perception of such meaning, texts and "Glocaya Kuzdra" to different languages until loud and silent reading. For the first time, such volume of information was considered in the complex.
It turned out that both left and right hemispheres are involved in the reading process, but they are responsible for various issues. Researchers have paid special attention to the role of the brain. Its participation is much wider than previously thought.
"The brain participates in the utterance, loudly and even silently utterance when we just" say "Words to ourselves. It is also included in all the ingredients of speech activity, "explains Mariana Bezripik.
It was also unexpected that different parts of the brain played different roles. Left half, judging by scanning results, is more actively involved in the meaningful development of the text.
According to Doctor of Biological Sciences, all these processes are related to the ability of neuroplasticism, brain cells, connections and structures.
"Genetically we are not planned to read. The brain does not have a "ready-made" structure that allows us to read indigenously without training. We learn to read. And this means that we create these new networks, "the specialist explained.
The specialist noted that along with the growth of the complexity of the texts, the brain works more intensively. According to Bezripik, reading remains one of the most powerful tools for development. It not only maintains cognitive functions, but also literally rebuild the brain at any age.
"The consequences of neuroplasticism, that is, new connections, are observed in old age. In one of the recent studies, scientists have noticed how new cells appear at the age of 80. The monotonous job brain, without new tasks, on the contrary, is in a sleeping situation, "the specialist concluded.
Translation of: Euromedia24.com
