What exactly is something that would be considered as a “brain rule”? These rules include things, which scientists know for certain about how the human brain operates. The human brain is a fundamental, physical system that requires sleep, exercise and proper nutrition in order to function optimally. The body and the mind aren’t separate things; the human brain is a physical system which has needs that are physical. John Medina goes into detail in his book, “Brain Rules” about how an individual cannot skimp on things like rest, proper nutrition, exercise and sleep if one wants his/her mind to function at its peak performance. He explains how the brain is malleable and the development of each brain is based not only on the physical environment
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Medina details about the astounding mental and physical strength of a man named Jack LaLanne. He also discusses how many of the elderly who are living in nursing home have lose much of the metal capacity and physical strength. In contrast to these, he discusses the famous Frank Lloyd Wright. He was a famous architect who remained alert well into his late 80s. Researchers wonder what influences govern how individuals age. The author explores the researchers’ concern by answering six questions: 1) Is there any one reason that will predict how well an individual is going to age will? Research shows that active lifestyles are more likely to lead to a longer, active life. 2) Does an individual’s mental function increase with exercise? Research indicates that an active lifestyle isn’t the cause a well-functioning brain but there is a definite correlation between the two. 3) Is there a way to reverse the process in an individual who is already aging physically and mentally? It is possible to some extent. 4) What is the bad news? Research shows that 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, conducted 2-3 times per week is ideal even though the exact amount should be based on each individual. 5) Is exercise able to aid in the treatment of brain disorders? The risk for dementia, depression, Alzheimer’s and anxiety diminishes with exercise due to the release of three …show more content…
These are illustrations of “microevolution”, not the “macroevolution” of the Darwin varieties. The human brain is used mainly as a tool for survival that gives particular attention to opportunities and threats by stimulating actions and emotions. The human brain was created to defend us. Many threats existed far and wide in the environment such as predators, dangerous animals, hostile elements and enemy tribes many years ago. Our early ancestors needed to live long enough in order to take advantage of available opportunities and survive so they would be able to reproduce. The modern environment that exists today is a whole lot different from what our early ancestors experienced. True-life threatening hazards are relatively scare and the opportunities that exist today are abundant
Medina details about the astounding mental and physical strength of a man named Jack LaLanne. He also discusses how many of the elderly who are living in nursing home have lose much of the metal capacity and physical strength. In contrast to these, he discusses the famous Frank Lloyd Wright. He was a famous architect who remained alert well into his late 80s. Researchers wonder what influences govern how individuals age. The author explores the researchers’ concern by answering six questions: 1) Is there any one reason that will predict how well an individual is going to age will? Research shows that active lifestyles are more likely to lead to a longer, active life. 2) Does an individual’s mental function increase with exercise? Research indicates that an active lifestyle isn’t the cause a well-functioning brain but there is a definite correlation between the two. 3) Is there a way to reverse the process in an individual who is already aging physically and mentally? It is possible to some extent. 4) What is the bad news? Research shows that 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, conducted 2-3 times per week is ideal even though the exact amount should be based on each individual. 5) Is exercise able to aid in the treatment of brain disorders? The risk for dementia, depression, Alzheimer’s and anxiety diminishes with exercise due to the release of three …show more content…
These are illustrations of “microevolution”, not the “macroevolution” of the Darwin varieties. The human brain is used mainly as a tool for survival that gives particular attention to opportunities and threats by stimulating actions and emotions. The human brain was created to defend us. Many threats existed far and wide in the environment such as predators, dangerous animals, hostile elements and enemy tribes many years ago. Our early ancestors needed to live long enough in order to take advantage of available opportunities and survive so they would be able to reproduce. The modern environment that exists today is a whole lot different from what our early ancestors experienced. True-life threatening hazards are relatively scare and the opportunities that exist today are abundant