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10 Interesting Facts About the Human Brain

The human brain plays a crucial role not only in our mental health but also in our physical health and overall well-being. By uncovering these 10 interesting facts, we gain a deeper understanding of the brain’s complexity, adaptability and its extraordinary capacity for learning and memory. 1. The Brain acts as the control center for the body's nervous system — coordinating thoughts, movements, emotions and vital functions. (Obviously, it is 😅) 2. The Human Brain consists of approximately 86 billion neurons interconnected by synapses that process and transmit information, emotions and responses. 3. Despite weighing just about 3 pounds (1.4 kg) and making up only 2% of total body weight, the brain is the most energy-demanding organ. 4. About 75% of the brain is made up of water, which is why staying hydrated is essential for optimal brain function and performance. 5. The brain receives around 20% of the body’s oxygen and blood supply— roughly 750 to 1,000 milliliters of blood every...

Brain Tumors (The Vile Parasites): Do Sex differences affect Brain tumor Biology?

Note: This blog is written in honour of all Brain Tumors Patients and Brain Tumor Day. World Brain Tumor Day is observed on June 8 every year to raise awareness and educate people about brain tumors. It was first observed in 2000 by the German Brain Tumor Association. Introduction Despite its little mass ( 1.4 kilograms ) and its gooey jelly like components, it is the most complex and important body organ. It produces every creative thought, inspires every brush stroke, and ignites inspiration for every musical piece that has been or will be composed. It holds every recollection, significant or not, joyful or melancholic, old or new. In this mini-goo like structure, a world of hundreds of billions of neurons(nerve cells) exists, each having a certain job in this huge however small world. Can you guess what it is?  Yes, it’s the Brain! Brain Tumors: What are these foul parasites? However, lurking in the shadows is a parasite that is waiting to feast on the complex and phenomenal st...

How Melodies Enkindle the Mind... | EstheraSTEM

Introduction For centuries, music has been life, accompanying man through good and bad, evolving over the years from beats to symphonies. It has been translating our souls’ deepest desires, our minds’ complicated thoughts, and hearts’ intricate emotions. Humans have always resorted to music as an escape from reality to soothe their aching souls. But what is the truth behind such joy that seeps into our minds once we listen to music? This question is what will be discussed in the following paper; the psychology of music. How our Brain Perceives Music As we all know, music, or any other sound in general, enters through our ear as sound waves which are then converted into electrical impulses that can be interpreted by the brain. This process takes place in three stages involving the pinna, ossicles, and cochlea (parts of our outer, middle, and inner ear respectively). Stage 1: The pinna channels the sound waves down the ear canal to the eardrum which in response to those incoming sound...