Rewire Your Brain 2.0 Study Notes

A book that applies the biological basis of positive behavior and welfare for brain and mind.

Healthy behaviors and well-being for brain and mind, both for real life.

Activating genes to impact mental and emotional states.

The development of new neurons.

Behaviors that improve overall health and well-being, specifically mental and emotional.

The state of mental wellness, including emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

The state of a healthy brain, which plays a critical role in overall health and well-being.

A state of happiness, health, and prosperity

The process of forming new connections between brain cells (neurons) and eliminating unused ones.

A principle stating that neurons that fire together tend to wire together, strengthening connections.

An acronym: Focus, Effort, Effortlessness, and Determination; steps to rewire your brain

The process in your body that converts food into energy for the cells

The study of how genes are influenced by lifestyle and environment, not just DNA.

Long-lasting, harmful inflammation, negatively affecting brain function

Part of the brain that detects potential threats, sometimes triggering false alarms.

Part of the brain that can help regulate the amygdala and prevent false alarms.

Sound variations in speech, often influenced by one's native language.

Brain neurons create pathways for sounds, and repeating sounds strengthens those pathways.

Speaking with people who don't share your accent can lead to accent reduction over time.

Brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections & altering existing ones.

Imagining a behavior strengthens its related neural connections.

Connections between neurons that pass signals & facilitate behaviors.

Not repeating a behavior weakens its neural connections, leading to its eventual reduction.

Reducing anxious and depressive thoughts and behaviors will weaken their neural connections and lessen their occurrence.

Tyler actively engages in social activities, exercises regularly, pursues education, follows a healthy diet, and gets enough sleep (SEEDS).

Sam, in contrast, is less active and does not prioritize the SEEDS factors.

Differences in lifestyle choices can lead to significant variations in health outcomes and energy levels.

The brain is a biological organ that functions on biological energy, not mystical energy sources.

To effectively rewire the brain, one needs to understand and manage efficient energy flow in the biological organ

A playful and often humorous form of interaction that Tyler used to interact with Sam and the teenager.

Health problems linked to lifestyle choices that can lead to poorer health outcomes. Sam is plagued with these

Tiny powerhouses within cells that produce energy (ATP) through a process similar to a hydroelectric dam.

Unmatched electrons that leak from mitochondria, damaging cell membranes by stealing electrons from lipids.

Unstable molecules with unpaired electrons that cause damage to cells by reacting with other molecules.

Free radicals form when electrons leak from mitochondria and then steal electrons from lipids in cell membranes.

Overeating (especially junk food) and lack of exercise can increase free radical leakage.

The process of removing old and damaged mitochondria through cellular recycling.

The creation of new mitochondria to replace damaged ones.

Maintaining a balance between healthy and unhealthy mitochondria through mitophagy and biogenesis.

The body's natural reaction to perceived danger, involving adrenaline release, increased heart rate, and alertness.

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a complex system regulating stress response. It involves the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands.

Environmental influences that modify gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence.

A supportive and caring environment that provides emotional security and promotes growth.

The ability to cope with and manage stress effectively without becoming overwhelmed.

Proteins that bind to cortisol, regulating its activity and impact on the body.

Substances that support the growth and survival of neurons in the brain, like fertilizers for brain cells.

A specific neurotrophic factor that promotes neuronal growth and survival, playing a role in stress resilience.