Hi,
I hope you are all well , this month I thought I’d share some fascinating facts about the brain, you never know it might come in handy for a quiz or two !!
The brain really is amazing and its responsible for all the body’s functions. The human brain weighs about 3 lbs. (1.4 kilograms) and makes up about 2% of a human’s body weight. It’s a complex organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger and every process that regulates our body. Neuroscientists have been studying the brain for decades and have made great strides in understanding it and continue to do so. So here goes,
- Exercising can make you smarter. When you exercise, blood flow to the brain is increased. Your brain also releases hormones that can help you learn. So, get moving to get smarter.
- The human brain can recognise and distinguish between approximately 10,000 different smells.
- The brains storage capacity is estimated to be equivalent to about 2.5 million gigabytes which is roughly the equivalent to the storage capacity of 3 million hours of TV shows.
- The bran can recognise and process information in 13 milliseconds , which is faster than the blink of an eye.
- The neurons in your brain make enough electricity to generate a low-watt light bulb.
- The brain of an adult human weighs around 3 pounds (1.5 kg). Although it makes up just 2% of the body’s weight, it uses around 20% of its energy.
- The brain processes information through a complex network of neurons that can transmit signals at speeds of up to 250 miles per hour/400km per hour !!
- The brain’s hippocampus, a structure crucial for memory formation, continues to produce new neurons throughout life. Physical exercise, learning, and a stimulating environment can enhance neurogenesis.
- The brain’s memory is not like a video recording but rather a reconstruction of past events. Memories are subject to distortion and can be influenced by various factors, including emotions and other memories.
- The brain’s memory is not like a video recording but rather a reconstruction of past events. Memories are subject to distortion and can be influenced by various factors, including emotions and other memories.
- The brain releases a chemical called dopamine, which is associated with pleasure, reward, and motivation.
- When we listen to music, multiple areas of the brain are activated, including those associated with memory, emotion, and motor control. This is why music can evoke powerful emotional responses and influence our movements.
So I hope you enjoyed those, as you may already know Solution focused hypnotherapy combines psychotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy, and encourages the mind to be forward thinking. When we visualise how we want our lives to be, we can concentrate on all the smaller steps we need to take to become the person we truly dream of being, creating change with ease.
Interested? I offer a free initial consultation, if you’d like to find out more or book please get in touch, you can call or text me on 07516 962361 or email info@louisebarneshypnotherapy.co.uk
Enjoy July,
Best wishes
Louise