The extraordinary brain - revealing the secrets of the extraordinary brain

The Amazing Brain by Kaya Nordengen ... Why does the brain work the way it does? Can eating certain foods improve your memory? Can you activate parts of the brain you don't use? Can you intentionally smile until you feel happiness? What is free will, and do we really have it? We explore these important questions and many more to uncover all the secrets of your mysterious and fascinating organ that nothing can replace. Your brain is what makes you you, it is the origin of your personality and intelligence. It learns languages, creates memories, and interprets complex patterns. But it is also responsible for your wrong decisions and stimulates addictive behaviors. In The Amazing Brain, neuroscientist Dr. Kaya Nordengen describes in a captivating detail how the mind works — its composition, from neurons, synapses, and the cerebral cortex, to how it functions on a more abstract level — describing everything from what happens when we fall in love to where we find our sense of self. Join Dr. Kaya Nordengen on her incredible journey through many uncharted areas of the complex human brain and discover why your brain is truly remarkable. Publisher: Juice Books Author: Dr. Kaya Nordengen Pages: 200