A curated collection of videos, articles, and publications related to neuroplasticity, cognitive restructuring, and the science behind Designs for Strong Minds.
Dr. Lara Boyd explains that the brain changes through behavior, practice, and experience. She describes how increased struggle during practice can lead to greater learning and structural change in the brain.
An exploration of SuperAgers — individuals over 80 whose memory performance rivals people decades younger — and the neurobiology behind their exceptional cognitive resilience.
Northwestern researchers share findings from their SuperAger studies, exploring what supports healthy cognitive aging and what these exceptional individuals can teach us about the brain.
Dr. Joe Dispenza discusses how focused attention, intention, and repetition can reshape neural pathways and support lasting cognitive change.
Neuroscientist Stanislas Dehaene explores the mechanisms of learning in the brain, including attention, engagement, and feedback as pillars of neuroplasticity.
Northwestern’s SuperAger research studies older adults with exceptionally strong memory to learn what supports healthy cognitive aging. Researchers have found that SuperAgers show less age-related brain shrinkage and maintain thicker cortical regions associated with memory.
Clark Elliott, Ph.D. — Functional Neurology, Rehabilitation, and Ergonomics, Vol. 7, No. 3. A paper on how altering visual-spatial cognitive processing via retinal stimulation can treat movement disorders.
