Key points

The adult brain can repair damaged regions and grow new neurons.

Willful activity has the power to shape the brain in new directions far into adulthood.

Stimulating the humor processing regions in the brains of the depressed could reverse their chemistry.

Reframing negative situations in more humorous terms counters adverse psychological effects.

A growing body of recent scientific evidence indicates that we have much more control over our minds, personalities, and personal illnesses than was previously known, and it is all occurring as a flood of other research is exposing the many benefits of humor on brain functioning.

The ability to change the structure and functioning of the brain through experiences and the conscious use of directed thoughts is referred to as neuro

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