How the time-honored tradition of a baseball catch became a “test” for a brain injury

KevinMD June 23, 2024
Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA

I find myself becoming more passionate with age, swept into a sea of emotions during certain movie scenes, and even crying during my favorite rock songs as the lyrics and melody crescendo and become one.

The brain’s ability to adapt and change over time, known as neuroplasticity, means that our emotional responses can evolve based on the kinds of experiences and stimuli we are exposed to over the years. It is not uncommon for people to experience heightened emotions as they age, and several factors have been shown to contribute to this phenomenon.

Life experiences play a significant role, as accumulating a wealth of experiences can make us more empathetic and attuned to the emotional content in movies, music, and...

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