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Intensive training can lead to significant brain changes from "summary" of The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge

Intensive training has the power to bring about remarkable changes in the brain. When individuals engage in focused and challenging activities for an extended period, their brains undergo a process known as neuroplasticity. This phenomenon involves the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections in response to learning and experience. Through intensive training, individuals can strengthen existing neural pathways or create entirely new ones. This process enables the brain to adapt and develop in ways that were once thought impossible. Studies have shown that intensive training in specific skills, such as playing a musical instrument or mastering a new language, can lead to significant changes in the brain's structure and function. One s...
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    The Brain That Changes Itself

    Norman Doidge

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