Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity
"Neuroplasticity can be defined as brain’s ability to change, remodel and reorganize for purpose of better ability to adapt to new situations."
"Our brain is constantly changing during lifetime."
Demarin, 2014
Neuroplasticity
Articles
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Guimarães D., Valério-Gomes B., & Lent, R. (2020) Neuroplasticity: The brain changes over time!. Frontiers. Young Minds. 8:522413. doi: 10.3389/frym.2020.522413
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Iuculano, T., Rosenberg-Lee, M., Richardson, J., Tenison, C., Fuchs, L., Supekar, K., & Menon, V. (2015). Cognitive tutoring induces widespread neuroplasticity and remediates brain function in children with mathematical learning disabilities. Nature communications, 6(1), 1-10.
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Li, P., Legault, J., & Litcofsky, K. A. (2014). Neuroplasticity as a function of second language learning: anatomical changes in the human brain. Cortex, 58, 301-324.
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Cassilhas, R. C., Tufik, S., & de Mello, M. T. (2016). Physical exercise, neuroplasticity, spatial learning and memory. Cellular and molecular life sciences, 73(5), 975-983.
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Mundkur, N. (2005). Neuroplasticity in children. The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 72(10), 855-857.
Videos
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Neuroplasticity: The Science Behind Rewiring the Brain
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Ted Talk: After watching this your brain will not be the same
(Video: Dr. Lara Boyd)
Resources
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What is synaptic plasticity? The Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland
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How to Improve your neuroplasticity by Coach Dris, Mindset and perfomance coach at thebodyandmindcoach.com
Research & Organizations
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The BRAIN Initiative, National Institutes of Health & Brain Partners
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Explore the Brain with Us, Dana Foundation
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BrainFacts.org, Society for Neuroscience & Partners
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Neuroscience & the Classroom: Making Connections, Annenberg Learner