Summary
- Like a bonzai tree there are times when the brain is developing and malleable.
- The brain begins development in the first trimester and continues until age 24.
- During adolescence different parts of the brain develop at different times (different branches of the tree)
- An insult to the immature brain can cause much more dramatic changes because ... Show More
Apr 2023
How puberty changes your brain | Shannon Odell
While we often talk about puberty's effect on the body, what gets overlooked are the fascinating changes that happen in the brain. Puberty, in fact, begins in the brain, and lasts as long as five years. And during this extended process, the brain undergoes its own transformation, ... Show More
6 m
Feb 2022
The Mystery of the Teenage Brain
Remember how awkward and confused you felt as a teen? It's a time of so many big changes – growth spurts, body hair, and acne, just to name a few – but perhaps the most radical transformation is going on inside the adolescent brain. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gu ... Show More
22m 26s
Jan 2023
The Mystery of the Teenage Brain
Remember how awkward and confused you felt as a teen? It's a time of so many big changes – growth spurts, body hair, and acne, just to name a few – but perhaps the most radical transformation is going on inside the adolescent brain. Dr. Sanjay Gupta dives into the neuroscience of ... Show More
23m 5s
Nov 2022
Life Stages Of The Brain (2021)
Original broadcast date: March 5, 2021. In each stage of life, our brains morph and change. This hour, TED speakers explore pivotal chapters where the brain can either flourish or decline – and what control we might have over brain health. Guests include neuroscientists Kimberly ... Show More
51m 5s
Apr 2025
The Brain’s Amazing Ability to Change — David Eagleman Breaks It Down
Neuroscientist David Eagleman explains how neuroplasticity allows the brain to adapt, grow, and rewire itself. Learn how to strengthen mental flexibility, boost learning, and take control of your brain’s potential. You can find more of his work here. Learn more about your ad choi ... Show More
21m 2s