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The studies are not conclusive, and yet increasing evidence points to a separation between the organic brain and concept of a mind. This article is based on scientific postings and accredited media reports. All linked information within this article is fully-attributed to the following outlets:Mind Matters, Nobel Prize-Winner Roger Sperry, The University of Cambridge, and Wikipedia.org.

Ongoing studies have concluded human consciousness survives for up to six minutes following physical death. Those studies have also differentiated between the organic human brain, and the mind.

This may not be good news for some moderate drinkers, but new research shows that any amount of alcohol damages the brain and heart. A new UK study from the University of Oxford employed brain imaging techniques on 25,378 study participants who all drank moderately. The study took place between 2014 and 2020. What they found was that alcohol affected the grey matter in negative ways despite the fact that participants only drank alcohol at lower doses.

Your brain got hardwired to make some automatic choices. These decisions kept humans alive for thousands of years. Save mental energy and allows for quick thinking. Your brain makes predictions about future events, then acts. You only have second thoughts when the expectation of your predictive mind do not occur. (source)

Prior to his near-fatal car crash, Ben McMahon had learned Mandarin in school, however, he was not fluent in it. Following the crash, he went into a coma and woke up a week later speaking Mandarin to the nurse.

The one truth about your IQ that isn't as exciting as you might think. Disclaimer: Although I have personal and professional experience in the mental health field, I am not a licensed mental health professional. The information contained in this article is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this article are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disorder.

REM (rapid-eye movement) sleep provides higher quality rest than other sleep stages. So, you are more relaxed when you awake. You may also drool during your nap which reflects how comfortable you were.

Your brain is one of your most enormous and complex organs. It has 100 billion nerves. Each nerve communicates messages to your body through a trillion connections called synapses.

According to WHO, a stroke is in third place on the list of the deadliest diseases and disorders. Unfortunately, most strokes aren't even noticed until it's too late. Imagine what would happen if your loved one had a stroke. Would you know what to do if they suddenly lost their sense of speech? Stroke can be immediate and unfortunately fatal, but it can also be successfully treated if you get help right away. I want to show you how to recognize a stroke and how to prevent it from taking a life.

Human connection is essential. According to research, connecting with others decreases health risks. Enhances physical well-being and extends life spans. Socializing can also boost your immunity by 50%.

The FDA approved the medicationsgemfibrozilandretinoic aciddecades ago for other uses, but now scientists believe they can reverse Alzheimer’s disease. Globally, some 50 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s, a degenerative brain disease characterized by memory loss, poor judgement, disorientation, among many other symptoms. For those that suffer from it and their families, the onset of Alzheimer’s can radically alter their lives, leaving many in need of serious care and counseling. Canadian author Joey Comeau said that “Alzheimer’s disease is death before death, and I’m terrified of it.”

Your body has energy peaks and lows throughout the day. It is natural. Pilar Gerasimo says tiredness and blah feelings are signs your body is working well. These are your body's signals that it needs downtime to refresh itself. This cycle is an ultradian rhythm. It affects your physical, mental, and emotional health, even your willpower.

Researchers Lynn and Vanhanen have tried to figure out how each country ranks in terms of IQ. According to their findings, the USA ranked 24th in IQ globally with an average IQ of 98. The top 5 countries by their average IQ are as follows:

We demand a lot from our brain by constantly asking it to process, organize, and retrieve information. Our brain works long hours with no breaks. Even during sleep, it is busy.

A study from the University of Minnesota found that there is no such relationship between brain size and intelligence. A bigger brain does not mean that a person is smarter and a smaller brain does not mean that a person is dumb. It also found that your IQ level can change throughout your life. As you grow older, your IQ level may increase or decrease.

Most humans put off tasks. But research has found that 20% of Americans are chronic procrastinators. "Everyone procrastinates, but not everyone is a procrastinator." This habit is harmful when it causes reduced productivity and missed goals. But according to science, music can boost your focus.

Thanks to noteworthy research by the Cleveland Clinic we now know there is a link between COVID and Alzheimer’s Disease. What does this recent pioneering research mean to the public?

You’ve probably heard people say to “never switch off your brain” or “don’t take a break from thinking.”. The phrase is usually intended as a reminder to use our brains for problem solving and creative thinking instead of zoning out in front of the TV. But there is also some truth that we should never completely shut down our brains.

In hopes of reducing unconscious biases in the hiring process, companies have increasingly turned to AI (artificial intelligence).(Sujins/Pixabay) New York City will fine employers and vendors for undisclosed or biased AI use.

A few years back while on vacation, I was entering a shopping mall when a group of students approached me with a few questions as a part of their school project. The first few were simple ones like from where were we and what we found fascinating in this city.