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Your Amazing Brain | Episode 47

Your Amazing Brain | Episode 47

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 In this episode, we explore the concept of neuroplacticity — the brain's ability to change and rewire itself to adapt to changing circumstances. It sounds complicated but, as I learned recently, even something as simple as painting your nails can be enough to change your neural circuitry. Further reading about the science of neuroplasticityThe science is exciting; but, as with anything having to do with health, there is also a lot of hype to sift through. Here are a few articles that offer a mix of practical tips and perspective. From Healthline, https://www.healthline.com/health/rewiring-your-brain (6 Simple Ways to Rewire Your Brain) From the BBC, https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20151123-the-brains-miracle-superpowers-of-self-improvement (The Brain's Miracle Superpowers of Self-Improvement ) From the New York Times, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/19/health/brain-removal-hemispherectomies-scans.html (How the Brain Can Rewire Itself After Half of It is Removed)  
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