Newsweek's Sharon Begley Explains Neuroplasticity

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In her column, Newsweek's Sharon Begley defines neuroplasticity as "the ability of the adult brain to change in function and structure," and discusses its application in the treatment of stroke, depression, dyslexia, and other diseases or injuries of the brain.

New findings reported in the American Journal of Psychiatry show that neuroplasticity-based auditory training may also be used to treat patients suffering from schizophrenia.  

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