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What is neuroplasticity of the brain?

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What is neuroplasticity of the brain?

Neuroplasticity is the property of the brain that allows it to change its structure and function through activity and experience. Psychiatrist Norman Doidge, MD, discusses how neuroplasticity can be an effective therapeutic tool.

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