Conventional wisdom holds that younger brains are better equipped to recover from injury. Their greater flexibility allows them to adapt, rebuild connections and compensate for damage in ways older brains often cannot. But recovery can mask harmful changes that continue unfolding beneath the surface. New research from Texas A&M University suggests that same flexibility may come with an unexpected downside.
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