The Dynamic Brain

“Any man could, if he were so inclined, be the sculptor of his own brain.” (Santiago Ramon y Cajal)

Brain plasticity is a common term used by neuroscientists, referring to the brain’s ability to change at any age — for better or worse. Brain plasticity (from the Greek word ‘plastos’ meaning molded) refers to the extraordinary ability of the brain to modify its own structure and function following changes within the body or in the…