Working memory is the ability to keep information in your mind for a brief period of time; this is essential for problem solving and for control of attention.
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Technology not only helps us know our brains better but allows us to have access to information we never thought could possibly be available.
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The brain responds in the same way if the story is in words or if it is a realistic action video.
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In this edition, I would like to share some of the highlights and exciting moments from the Brain Art Exhibition which ended last Saturday 12th of March.
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A focused mind is one that is able to eliminate distractions to reach the level of concentration required to perform a particular task or solve a problem.
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We live in an era in which we depend on the good functioning of our pre-frontal cortex to come up with creative ideas, solve problems and make decisions.
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Prolonged stress leads to wear and tear on the body, thus affecting learning and memory in the hippocampus; working memory and executive function in the PFC.
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Neuroscientists discovered that when we are in certain social situations, our brains biologically react as if we are in physical pain.
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There are things in life that we take for granted so reading Ron’s story is a great reminder to be grateful for what we do have.
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When our amygdala gets hijacked, we are robbed of our flexibility, our sense of humour and our ability to deal with the unknown.
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