(Banner Health) – For a long time, scientists thought that if you damaged brain cells when you were an adult, you probably wouldn’t be able to recover. They didn’t think the brain could change once you were past childhood.
Today, we know that isn’t true. The brain has an ability called neuroplasticity. That means it can change, adapt and form new connections, even after it’s been damaged because of injury or illness. Neuroplasticity plays an important role in the brain’s recovery and rehabilitation. CONTINUE