Kennard Principle

The Kennard Principle, explained by Andrew Huberman, is a concept in neurology stating that if one is going to sustain a brain injury, it is better to experience it earlier in life rather than later. This principle is supported by extensive research showing that the younger brain has a higher capacity for recovery and a faster rate of healing after brain lesions compared to brains injured later in life. Essentially, the principle highlights the brain's resilience and its enhanced ability to repair itself during the earlier stages of life 1 2.