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Half-Awake: The First Night Effect and the Brain’s Adaptive Response to Unfamiliar Environments

The First Night Effect refers to the phenomenon in which, during the initial night in a new environment, only half of your brain experiences deep sleep. This is believed to be an evolutionary response that helps individuals stay vigilant and alert for potential threats when in unfamiliar surroundings. In addition to causing lighter sleep, the… Read More »

We often mute or turn off the radio…

We often mute or turn off the radio when searching for an address, to enable the brain to redirect its attention to the important task of locating the desired location. Source

After 35 years of age, the human…

After 35 years of age, the human brain shrinks in volume, starting at 0.2% a year and accelerating to over 0.5% a year by age 60. By age 90, the brain has lost on average 14% of its volume. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12581 – The Shrinking Human Brain

Do we really have smaller brains than our ancestors? Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12581 – The Shrinking Human Brain appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

A married father in France went…

A married father in France went to the hospital complaining of a 2 week history of mild leg weakness, only to find out he lived his whole life with 90% of his brain missing. The post A married father in France went… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Researchers discovered that applying…

Researchers discovered that applying a sonogram to a person’s skull and stimulating specific brain regions can alter their mood. One researcher described applying it to his own head and later feeling like he had a martini. They hope to develop a sonogram-based device to treat mood disorders. The post Researchers discovered that applying… appeared first… Read More »