The human brain is probably the most mysterious organ in our body. Scientists keep learning new facts about its work, but it still hides lots of secrets. There are a few simple ways to boost your intellect and improve your brain power, and they will surely surprise you!

TIMESTAMPS

Chronic lack of sleep worsens memory 0:40

Prolonged stress destroys the brain 1:07

Love and hate have a lot in common 1:29

The brain is sensitive to dehydration 1:53

Pregnancy changes the brain’s structure 2:13

The abundance of sugar reduces the ability to learn 2:39

Romantic love and maternal feelings are very similar 3:25

Painting improves the work of the brain 3:58

Reading trains the brain 4:33

SUMMARY

- During a full night’s sleep, brain cells remove toxic compounds dangerous to our brain.

- A decrease in memory, in the ability to learn, in self-control — these are the consequences that chronic stress is fraught with. 

- British scientists found out that love and hate originate in similar brain areas. 

- Our brain is almost 80% water.

- 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. 

- The abundance of fructose in the diet slows down the brain and reduces its ability to learn, remember information, and concentrate. 

- According to brain activity, romantic relationships and maternal feelings are very similar, but there are differences as well.

- A study showed that painting and contemplation of works of art improve the interaction between brain areas while slowing its aging.

- Oxford scientists proved that the process of reading trains the cognitive abilities of the brain. It also activates areas that aren’t used at other times.

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