The researchers interpret high blood flow as increased brain activity in that particular part of the brain. To try and pinpoint how men and women differ, they decided to compare 128 different areas of the brain.
What did Dr. Amen and his team find?
The study found a big difference in brain activity between the genders. Women not only had significantly more areas of the brain light up compared to men, but they also had more overall blood flow.
Whether at rest or concentration, women still had more brain activity than men. On average, there were 65 active regions in the female brain during rest compared to only 9 regions in men. While focusing on a given task, women still had higher numbers – with 48 active regions compared to only 22 in men.
What did Dr. Amen and his team find?
The study found a big difference in brain activity between the genders. Women not only had significantly more areas of the brain light up compared to men, but they also had more overall blood flow.
Whether at rest or concentration, women still had more brain activity than men. On average, there were 65 active regions in the female brain during rest compared to only 9 regions in men. While focusing on a given task, women still had higher numbers – with 48 active regions compared to only 22 in men.