Nine Proofs You Can Increase Your Brain Power

in #life7 years ago

The human brain is probably the most mysteries organ in our body scientists keep learning new facts about its work , but it still hides a lot of secrets .there are few simple ways to Boost your intellect and improve your brain power and they will surely surprise you.

Lets go for it !

  • READING TRAINS THE BRAIN:

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oxford scientist proved that that process of reading trains the cognitive abilities of the brain. It also activates areas that aren’t used at other times. When reading, Blood enters the brains areas responsible for concentration and cognition. Its noteworthy that this effect doesn’t occur when watching TV or or playing computer games, so what are you waiting for dude ? go and get some interesting book and give your brain a great workout.

  • PAINTING IMPROVES THE WORK OF THE BRAIN:

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A study showed that painting and contemplation of works of art improve the interaction between brain areas while slowing its aging. Scientists studied the influence of art on people aged SIXTY TO SEVENTY YEARS. Half of them took a course In art history, and the other half took a course in painting. Painting classes gave a stronger result than art history.

  • ROMANTIC LOVE AND MATERNAL FEELINGS ARE VERY SIMILAR:


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It turns out that, according to brain activity, Romantic relationships and maternal feelings are very similar, but there are differences as well. An example : passionate love activities the brain areas related to sexual arousal. In addition the feeling of anxiety and fear decreases, and the feeling of Euphoria increases. maternal love activates the areas responsible for the formation of affection.

  • THE ABUNDANCE OF SUGAR IN THE DIET WORSENS MEMORY AND REDUCES THE ABILITY TO LEARN:


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The abundance of fructose in the diet slows down the brain and reduces its ability to learn, remember information, and concentrate. This is because the excess sugar destroys neural connections in the brain. Scientist emphasizes that industrially produced sugar is much more harmful(added to soft drinks, seasoning, sauces, and baby food). However products containing OMEGA-3 fatty acids(fatty fish, nuts, and fish oil)remove the consequence of the disorder.

  • PREGNANCY CHANGES THE BRAINS STRUCTURE:

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scientists proved that pregnancy reduces the amount of gray matter in the brain areas, responsible for social cognition and the ability to understand other people. All of it is necessary to strengthen the MOTHER-BABY connection, help a woman understand the needs of her child , and notice possible external dangers.

  • THE BRAIN IS SENSITIVE TO DEHYDRATION:

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Our Brain is almost EIGHTY PERCENT WATER. Therefore even a Moderate loss of fluid (about TWO PERCENT )reduces concentration and vigilance and leads to the Deterioration of short-term memory and other cognitive abilities.

  • LOVE AND HATE HAVE A LOT IN COMMON:

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British scientists found out that love and hate originate in similar Brain areas. However, unlike hatred, love significantly reduces the activity of the areas responsible for judgement and logical thinking.

  • PROLONGED STRESS DESTROYS THE BRAIN:

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A decrease in memory, in the ability to learn, in self-control, these are the consequence that chronic stress is fraught with . Also it contributes to a person feeling irritation, anxiety , tension , and often being Distracted

  • CHRONIC LACK OF SLEEP WORSENS MEMORY:

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scientists from the university of California at Berkeley have found convincing proof that lack of sleep can worsen memory and cause Alzheimer’s . During a full night sleep, Brain cell remove Toxic compounds dangerous for our Brain .if a person never gets enough sleep, it has a Devastating Effect on their Brain cells.


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Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment.

- Mahatma Gandhi

Interesting and informative post. I love it!