‘Plastic’ brain can change and adapt

The brain is plastic, allowing it to change, even in later life. However, it needs to be challenged to stay fit and healthy, a campaign warns.

The Hello Brain campaign, just launched by Trinity College Dublin, is encouraging people of all ages to get involved in brain-boosting activities.

Neuroplasticity means that the brain has the ability to change and adapt right across the life-span and also in response to damage.