Today, we know that the brain can continue to adapt and expand its capacity as needed. Not only does it generate new brain cells bit it also creates new connections between those cells in the form of intricate nerve fibres called dendrites. The more connections in your brain, the faster and better you think.The second major new finding is equally encouraging. We Omega Xr used to think of the brain as if it were a fixed electric power grid, like those that send electricity to our cities. When the system gets old or overloaded, power decreases which then leads to. flickering lights and break down of appliances. We believed that age wore down memory and comprehension in a similar way and there was nothing we could do about it.