For most of the 20th century, the scientific consensus held that the adult brain was essentially fixed, unable to grow new connections or recover lost function after a critical window in childhood.

Can brain training “rewire” the brain to prevent dementia? What about repair the brain following an injury? Or turn back the ...

If you think one of the recommendations will be to use brain-training apps, think again ...

The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...

Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...

Examining brain plasticity and its implications for development, aging, and brain injury recovery.

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...

The human brain holds an astonishing ability to reshape itself throughout life. This concept, known as neuroplasticity, has become a cornerstone of modern neuroscience, revealing profound insights ...

Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to adapt and learn in response to life experiences. It can allow you to gain new skills and recover from injury and trauma. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ...