Comments on: 7 Health Myths Debunked

By: NeuroNut

NeuroNut — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:12:05 +0000

The 10% brain usage is a well known myth among my neuroscience colleagues – we’re really curious how that urban legend began…
There is NO way we use only 10% of the brain – if not strokes would not be so debilitating – and a simple study of neurobiology would leave you hard pressed to find even 1% of the brain that is not used for something.

But please do send the link to that proof for 10%. I’m quite interested in which press published it.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:03:58 +0000

I am pretty sure that using 10% of our brain capacity means our brains have a much larger ‘memory’ capacity for learning and growing. Kind of like buying a top of the line Mac to keep your photos on and surf the web when you could make movies or create programs. Since different areas of the brain perform different tasks we couldn’t possibly keep all of the activity in one spot.

Also where did the water information come from? I don’t like water either! I usually mix it with juice though.

By: Liberty

Liberty — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:32:47 +0000

Hey Liz,
Oh I can imagine nagging cell users at the hospital was quite a pain. Thank goodness that’s old school thought now, huh? I’ll betcha now it’s commonplace for all the surgeons to be chatting away in the midst of their appendectomies and bypasses…

Kidding. Heh. Heh, heh.

By: Liberty

Liberty — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:29:34 +0000

Hi Gabrielle,
You’re a water-hater, eh? I used to be, too (now I love it). Did you know there are all kinds of flavored do-dads to spike your agua and make it a whole lot more tolerable? Lots of water-haters swear by them…

Thanks for stopping. Have a great weekend!

By: Liberty

Liberty — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:26:45 +0000

Hi Group,
Do you remember where you read that report on brain capacity? I’d be interested to check it out. I find that stuff fascinating.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you’re having a great night. Working at home. In the dark. Just like me.

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:06:40 +0000

Am so glad that myth #7 has been flagged…having to nag relatives in hospitals not to use the cell phone really is a drag…I guess we all must have sounded like Nurse Ratched!!

By: gabrielle

gabrielle — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:18:19 +0000

I’m not sure which debunked myth gives me more relief – probably #2. I hate water and always feel guilty for not chugging it down. Phew.

By: group benefits

group benefits — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:23:10 +0000

I`m quite surprised I can say amazed because recently I`ve read a report that it has been proved again that we are using 10 % of our brain`s capacity. As a life insurance broker in Toronto I`m working a lot and with all the paperworks I`m dealing in the dark not to disturb anyone at home. Yeah, I can say that`s a relief for me and these facts shouldn`t be considered as myths anymore.