10 Latest Research Studies About Human Brain Human brain has the same general structure as the brains of other mammals, but is larger than any other in relation to body size. The human brain is almost twice as large as the brain of the bottle-nose dolphin, and three times as large as the brain of a chimpanzee. Much of the expansion comes from the part of the brain called the cerebral cortex, especially the frontal lobes, which are associated with executive functions such as self-control, planning, reasoning, and abstract thought. The portion of the cerebral cortex devoted to vision is also greatly enlarged in humans. Here we are presenting 10 different studies carried out about human brain at different parts of world which might give you a few insights of human brain. A 2011 study from Columbia University found that people have been relying more on the Internet, less on their brains. Which means your brain is going to forget more things over time In June 2012, a nine-year longitudinal study showed that participants with diabetes who didn’t control their blood sugar levels suffered from cognitive decline. Take control of your diabetes or prevent the disease completely by swapping everyday foods high in sugar for healthier choices, staying active with exercise, and seeing your doctor regularly Findings from a 2012 study reveal exciting new evidence that brain’s front-most region, the frontopolar cortex, helps predict future events from past experiences. It’s not exactly psychic-superpowers, but your brain is able to make short-term predictions and think strategically about the future by drawing conclusions from recent patterns In an isolated 2012 study, researchers found that people in a simulated gambling task could teach themselves to be more cautious bettors. With more research, scientists believe they can help with new developments in treating addiction and impulse-control disorders like ADHD Exercise helps more than just keeping your...
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