Brains Quote by Tina Hallis

“In the past two decades, research has revealed that the brain has a surprising level of neuroplasticity, meaning an ability to change its structures…

— Catherine M. Pittman

Our brains have the ability to reorganize themselves by forming new neural connections throughout our lives. This ability is called neuroplasticity.

— Elizabeth Thornton

“What happens in your mind changes your brain, both temporarily and in lasting ways; neurons that fire together wire together.”

— Rick Hanson

“The subject is also fascinating because of the nature of the revisionism—neuroplasticity radiates optimism. Books on the topic are entitled The Brain That Changes…

— Robert M. Sapolsky

Neuroplasticity research showed that the brain changes its very structure with each different activity it performs, perfecting its circuits so it is better suited…

— Naveen Jain

“Yogis must have understood and applied the concept of neuroplasticity long ago. “Neuro” refers to the nerve cells of the brain, and “plasticity” refers…

— Julie T. Lusk

“Not only does behavior change the structure of the brain through neuroplasticity; just thinking about or imagining particular behaviors can change brain structure as…

— John B. Arden

The patterns of activity of neurons in sensory areas can be altered by patterns of attention. Experience coupled with attention leads to physical changes…

— Michael Merzenich

No change occurs if we just let our habitual tendencies and automatic patterns of thought perpetuate and even reinforce themselves, thought after thought, day…

— Matthieu Ricard

The brain is constantly adapting.

— Maryanne Wolf

Most people (by the time they have become adults ) can't change their minds because their neural pathways have become set... the longer neural…

— Howard Gardner

The principal activities of brains are making changes in themselves.

— Marvin Minsky