The HD View Ask Dr. Goodman Show (3-5-12)

PRE RECORDED ON 3-5-12 Ask Dr. Goodman is back... tonight we ar going to talk about why a healthy life style is important in HD.  A big part of the answer include factors that promote the process of neuroplasticity. The "plasticity" part of neuroplasticity refers to capacity to change, similar to how plastic is malleable and can be made into many shapes.  Similarly, neuroplasticity describes the ability of nerve cells to change -- based on various forces -- by making new, or stronger connections to other nerve cells in the brain.  Healthy life style factors promote these forces.  And vitally important in brain diseases, healthy life style factors can help preserve brain function while damage occurs." Also read Dr. Goodman's article: "Healthy Life Style: Healthier Body and Brain" Link: http://hddrugworks.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=309&Itemid=30