The Brain as a Light Chain: Gulnar Atayeva on how alcohol and routine erase memory

Our brain doesn't have a single memory center; it's a complex network of interactions. As our journalist Gulnar Atayeva wrote, neurologist Tatiana Vinogradova compares neuronal function to a Christmas light chain: information is retrievable as long as the connections are stable. However, alcohol abuse has a neurotoxic effect, literally destroying these "bulbs." Gulnar Atayeva notes that besides bad habits, a routine lifestyle is a major enemy of the brain. To prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, one must change daily routes and master new hobbies to keep the brain from getting "lazy."

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