Studies suggest that people who appear to be constantly distracted have more "working memory" and "sharper brains".
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Fingers prune underwater not because of them absorbing the water or washing away the oil, but because of an evolutionary trait caused by the brain to enhance the grip of your fingers underwater.
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The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Chocolate is associated with the release of serotonin, the hormone that makes you feel relaxed, calm, and happy.
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After age 30, the brain begins to lose about 50,000 neurons per day - shrinking the brain .25% each year.
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