by Dr. Lonna Denny | Aug 15, 2017 | Newsletter, Trivia
More than one task splits the brain. Whenever you need to pay attention, an area toward the front of the brain called the prefrontal cortex springs to action. This area, which spans the left and right sides of the brain, is part of the brain’s motivational system. It...
by Dr. Lonna Denny | Aug 8, 2017 | Newsletter, Trivia
True: Chinese stress balls (Baoding balls) were created during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) in Baoding, China. Originally made of iron, the balls are thought to relieve stress because they touch pressure or acupuncture points on the hand. Source:...
by Dr. Lonna Denny | Aug 2, 2017 | Newsletter, Trivia
True: Humans aren’t the only animals affected by oxytocin. One study suggests the hormone makes dogs more friendly toward their owners. Researchers administered oxytocin to 16 adult dogs of different breeds and watched their behavior, paying specific attention to...
by Dr. Lonna Denny | Jul 25, 2017 | Newsletter, Trivia
False: The sun does not make acne better. “Contrary to popular belief, sunbathing makes zits worse, not better,” Bank says. “The initial, temporary drying effect and the blemish-concealing tan may fool you, but UV rays actually stimulate oil production.” What’s more,...
by Dr. Lonna Denny | Jul 18, 2017 | Newsletter, Trivia
Your brain is 73% water. It takes only 2% dehydration to affect your attention, memory and other cognitive skills. Source: https://bebrainfit.com/human-brain-facts/
by Dr. Lonna Denny | Jul 12, 2017 | Newsletter, Trivia
The olive was first domesticated in the Eastern Mediterranean between 8,000 and 6,000 years ago, The findings, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, are based on the genetic analysis of nearly 1,900 samples from around the Mediterranean Sea....
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