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Can you grow your hippocampus? read online that studies how obesity causes shrink in hippocampus. can i reverse the effects/regrow hippocampus ?
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No, you: can't specifically grow your hippocampus or any part of your brain. Portions of the brain may atrophy("shrink") due to a number of causes, particularly as we age. Some of these causes(e.g. excessive alcohol intake) are behaviors that can be avoided. A healthy lifestyle will maximize your brain's chances.
Answered 11/28/2017
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