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This month’s topic: What is brain plasticity and why is it so important? Neuroplasticity – or brain plasticity – is the ability of the brain to modify its connections or re-wire itself. Is it possible to enhance neural and cognitive function with cognitive training techniques? Can we delay age-related decline in cognitive function with interventions and stave off Alzheimer's disease? Does an aged brain really have the capacity to change in response to stimulation?