Some important facts about human brain- you must know
Some important facts about human brain- you must know
1. The two sides of your brain, called hemispheres, look almost identical. But they handle different tasks. When you form words or do math, you use mostly the left side. Face recognition, spatial abilities, and music are tied to the right side.
2. To keep your brain fit, you need to exercise it. Learning new skills or doing mental tasks makes the connections between brain cells stronger. Staying curious can help it stay sharp as you age. Exercise also appears to help us keep brain power.
3. Brain cells, or neurons, are separated by tiny gaps, called synapses. When a signal reaches the end of a nerve fiber, it releases neurotransmitters, which cross the gap to the receiving neuron. Movements, thoughts, memories, sensations, and feelings are all due to signals passed by neurons.
4. Your brain is only about 2% of your body weight, but brain cells use twice as much energy as other cells in your body. Brain cells are always active, even when you sleep.
5. Studies suggest that your brain is aware of subliminal, or hidden, messages even when you aren't. Human faces that express emotions, such as smiling or frowning, seem to have the strongest impact. Words are weaker at conveying hidden messages.
6. The average adult human brain has about 100 billion cells. Linked by synapses, each brain cell can connect to tens of thousands of other brain cells. It's still a mystery exactly how these connections work together to create all the marvels of our brains.
7. Researchers think that sleep gives the brain time to process and store memories. We seem to save memories of how to do things such as play piano or ride a bike during sleep. People who don’t get enough sleep have trouble concentrating and recalling memories.
8. Brain cells are the longest living cells in the body. Research shows that some parts of the brain may be able to grow new neurons as we age. But most of our brain cells are present from birth to death. The wiring of these cells changes constantly through our lives.
9. When researchers looked at brain scans of Buddhist monks meditating, they found that the parts of the brain that help people concentrate and make decisions became more active. The burst of activity was very strong in young monks learning to meditate. But it was smaller in monks who had meditated more. This could mean the older monks' brains had learned to focus more easily. more
1. The two sides of your brain, called hemispheres, look almost identical. But they handle different tasks. When you form words or do math, you use mostly the left side. Face recognition, spatial abilities, and music are tied to the right side.
2. To keep your brain fit, you need to exercise it. Learning new skills or doing mental tasks makes the connections between brain cells stronger. Staying curious can help it stay sharp as you age. Exercise also appears to help us keep brain power.
3. Brain cells, or neurons, are separated by tiny gaps, called synapses. When a signal reaches the end of a nerve fiber, it releases neurotransmitters, which cross the gap to the receiving neuron. Movements, thoughts, memories, sensations, and feelings are all due to signals passed by neurons.
4. Your brain is only about 2% of your body weight, but brain cells use twice as much energy as other cells in your body. Brain cells are always active, even when you sleep.
5. Studies suggest that your brain is aware of subliminal, or hidden, messages even when you aren't. Human faces that express emotions, such as smiling or frowning, seem to have the strongest impact. Words are weaker at conveying hidden messages.
6. The average adult human brain has about 100 billion cells. Linked by synapses, each brain cell can connect to tens of thousands of other brain cells. It's still a mystery exactly how these connections work together to create all the marvels of our brains.
7. Researchers think that sleep gives the brain time to process and store memories. We seem to save memories of how to do things such as play piano or ride a bike during sleep. People who don’t get enough sleep have trouble concentrating and recalling memories.
8. Brain cells are the longest living cells in the body. Research shows that some parts of the brain may be able to grow new neurons as we age. But most of our brain cells are present from birth to death. The wiring of these cells changes constantly through our lives.
9. When researchers looked at brain scans of Buddhist monks meditating, they found that the parts of the brain that help people concentrate and make decisions became more active. The burst of activity was very strong in young monks learning to meditate. But it was smaller in monks who had meditated more. This could mean the older monks' brains had learned to focus more easily. more
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Thanks Durga ji, I will look into your suggestion. In fact at point 2, I have already mentioned some of the exercises like mental tasks. Some common food items good for brain also can be listed and I will try to list them in next article. more
Jan 30
Very informative. I am sure in the next article on brain, you would give more information on the ways/exercises to keep the brain active, foods which are within reach of a common man that would enhance working of the brain and keep it healthy etc It is a know fact that walnuts are good for brain, but they are very hard on the pockets of a common man ! more
Jan 30
