Evolution of the limbic system – bringing out the animal in us all The Papez circuit is just part of the limbic system, which also includes the amygdala and the front parts of the brain. The limbic system can be loosely divided into three sections, each with its own function. First is the amygdala and …
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Here, then, are some ideas for evening up boys’ and girls’ social-emotional differences: More people, fewer toys in infancy. Babies—both male and female—are instinctively social and do their best learning through interaction with those who love them. It hasn’t been proven, but I believe that the proliferation of toys, bouncy seats, and electronic entertainment is …
Truce Time GENDER DIFFERENCES ARE A MOVING TARGET. Even in the time I spent writing this book, the concerns, the conventional wisdom—even the gaps themselves—have all noticeably shifted. The boy crisis has ballooned, with fears about boys being kicked out of preschool, being unfit for university, or failing to launch as independent adults. Girls are …
At Leisure Whether it’s the end of a long day, a hard week, or a busy month, we all need time to relax and refresh our mind. But not all relaxing activities are good for the brain. Watching hours of television is the most obvious example. Research has shown that watching TV literally numbs the …
15 Top Brain Training Tips The brain is not designed to be multitask although people want to do everything at the same time. Imagine a woman who is carrying a baby on her arm while she is talking on the cell phone, doing laundry, cooking…poor brain. Yes she did all that stuff but then she …
How to Improve Your Memory Every bit of information in our memory is connected, our memory works by association, we associate experiences, objects and people, for example if you think about the word fish you immediately associate it with water, or the word watch you think about what time is it. If there were no …
How to Develop Cognitive Skills & How They Help In Brain Training Thousands of scientifically researched articles have been written by highly educated people fascinated by how the brain functions. The single organ responsible for building civilization, for raising humanity out of the muck and dirt, the human brain is an extraordinary organic computer that …
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Brain and Memory Games- 10 Brain Teaser Puzzles The mind is singularly the most important part of any person. It is an organ that controls every other function of the body. Without it, individuals would cease to function and would be unable to complete even the simplest of tasks. The strength of any muscle, tissue, …
Brain and Memory Games- 10 Memory Puzzles There are all sorts of different ways to stay fit, and although many of these activities focus around your body and the way it looks, it is also important for you to exercise the way your mind works as well. This is going to keep your mind healthy …
Tips for Making the Most of Your Learning In school, most of us spent the majority of our time learning history, mathematics, social studies, and other subjects. But, unfortunately, the standard curriculum neglects the most important subject — how to learn. Here are some simple ideas that can help you enjoy learning more effectively. Let …
