Home Documentaries Collections New Releases Top Rated
Nature History Crime Space War Society Conspiracy Technology
Submit Film About

The Brain that Changes Itself

201352 minHD★ 8.5Health & Mind
Editor's Take

Editor's Take

Neuroplasticity, the finding that the adult brain can rewire and heal itself in ways once thought impossible, is the subject of this accessible science film. Through researchers' work and patients' stories, it shows recoveries from stroke, disability, and injury achieved by retraining the brain. It translates a technical field into human terms, favoring case and consequence over dense theory. It is an encouraging and clear introduction to a genuinely significant shift in understanding.

The Brain That Changes Itself explores neuroplasticity, the discovery that the adult brain can rewire and heal itself in ways once thought impossible. Drawing on the work of researchers and the stories of patients, it shows how people have recovered from strokes, disabilities, and injuries by retraining their brains. The film turns cutting-edge neuroscience into a hopeful account of human adaptability. It is an eye-opening look at the brain's remarkable capacity for change. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

Courtesy of Documentary on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗

Health

More Health & Mind Documentaries

The Extraordinary Case of Alex LewisThe Extraordinary Case of Alex Lewis2016•1h 13m•HD•★8.8Superhuman: IcemanSuperhuman: Iceman2015•40m•HD•★8.6Cannabis Science: How Marijuana Affects HealthCannabis Science: How Marijuana Affects Health2011•47m•HD•★8.6The Skinny on ObesityThe Skinny on Obesity2013•58m•HD•★8.4The Genius Within: Extraordinary Gifted PeopleThe Genius Within: Extraordinary Gifted People2017•46m•HD•★8.0Exploring the Heart of Iran and Uzbekistan: Nowruz, Sufis & TraditionsExploring the Heart of Iran and Uzbekistan: Nowruz, Sufis & Traditions2025•44m•HD•★8.0The Heart of the MatterThe Heart of the Matter2022•57m•HD•★7.9Doctor Saves Patient With CPR After His Heart Stops | Superhospital E1 | Our StoriesDoctor Saves Patient With CPR After His Heart Stops | Superhospital E1 | Our Stories2021•45m•HD•★7.8Big Pharma - How much power do drug companies have? | DW DocumentaryBig Pharma - How much power do drug companies have? | DW Documentary2021•42m•HD•★7.7New Brunswick’s mystery illness: The anxiety for answersNew Brunswick’s mystery illness: The anxiety for answers2021•44m•HD•★7.7Real Families: Unexpected Health Challenges for ChildrenReal Families: Unexpected Health Challenges for Children2017•22m•HD•★7.7Nurture: Brave Dolly's Hospital Ordeal | Kid's Hospital | Real FamiliesNurture: Brave Dolly's Hospital Ordeal | Kid's Hospital | Real Families2016•22m•HD•★7.7
Browse all 635 Health & Mind documentaries →