Growing evidence of the brain's plasticity could benefit stroke victims or those suffering depression | Science | The Guardian - 1 views
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With the right training, scientists now know the brain can reshape itself to work around dead and damaged areas, often with dramatic benefits.
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Therapies that exploit the brain's power to adapt have helped people overcome damage caused by strokes, depression, anxiety and learning disabilities, and may one day replace drugs for some of these conditions.
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Children with language difficulties have been shown to make significant progress using computer training tools that are the equivalent of cerebral cross-training.
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