The Human Brain.
Our brain on average is only 3 pounds in weight, yet this 'alien' looking organ is truly among the greatest wonders of nature. While we hardly ever stop to ponder its functions and how it carries out its amazing abilities we don't hesitate to try to make the most of it. Scientific research over the past decades has shed valuable light on how we can develop our mind's potential and best practices to maintain its health.
I have been reading up on the brain and getting myself up to date with the latest on it from National Geographic. The amazing image on top is from "BRAIN–The Complete Mind. How it develops, how it works and how to keep it sharp". With nine chapters ranging from anatomy to its development and functioning from a child to an ageing elder this book offers more than trivial info or scientific descriptions.
I learnt from this book that giving my brain a workout is more than the obvious solving puzzles or doing memory exercises. Enjoying art, classical music, looking for patterns in nature on photo outings are important for keeping the mind sharp and innovative. Another useful advise from the book is on the dangers of stress to brain which exposes the brain to consistently elevated levels hormones like cortisols that can hurt normal brain function. Among the ways to maintain good mental health throughout life is to find a relaxation method such as deep breathing, meditation or yoga to rev-down our brain is as important as revving it up.
As with any NatGeo presentation the book is generously filled with amazing photographs and graphics. Whether you want to understand the brain as a professional, student or just to learn how amazing the brain is–this is a super book to have, even if only as a show-off coffee table book.
Our brain on average is only 3 pounds in weight, yet this 'alien' looking organ is truly among the greatest wonders of nature. While we hardly ever stop to ponder its functions and how it carries out its amazing abilities we don't hesitate to try to make the most of it. Scientific research over the past decades has shed valuable light on how we can develop our mind's potential and best practices to maintain its health.
I have been reading up on the brain and getting myself up to date with the latest on it from National Geographic. The amazing image on top is from "BRAIN–The Complete Mind. How it develops, how it works and how to keep it sharp". With nine chapters ranging from anatomy to its development and functioning from a child to an ageing elder this book offers more than trivial info or scientific descriptions.
I learnt from this book that giving my brain a workout is more than the obvious solving puzzles or doing memory exercises. Enjoying art, classical music, looking for patterns in nature on photo outings are important for keeping the mind sharp and innovative. Another useful advise from the book is on the dangers of stress to brain which exposes the brain to consistently elevated levels hormones like cortisols that can hurt normal brain function. Among the ways to maintain good mental health throughout life is to find a relaxation method such as deep breathing, meditation or yoga to rev-down our brain is as important as revving it up.
As with any NatGeo presentation the book is generously filled with amazing photographs and graphics. Whether you want to understand the brain as a professional, student or just to learn how amazing the brain is–this is a super book to have, even if only as a show-off coffee table book.
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