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It is said that: “Our brain is just like a computer” because it works like a computer. It receives information from the body, organizes it, and sends a message back to the body. Our brain is more than a computer machine. The brain can think and feel emotions, unlike a computer. The brain is the root of the utmost intelligence of humans (1).

The brain is the Boss!

Your brain performs an incredible number of tasks. It is surprising how we think and how our brain works to do a task. Your brain actually controls your heart rate and even your mood. The brain controls the ability to talk, think, feel, see, walk, sit, stand, touch, taste, dream, hear, and many more things. Communication activities take up 60% to 80% of the brain’s energy (2).

You need some nerves!

The brain needs a lot of nerves and the spinal cord to do work. The spinal cord and nerves collectively make the nervous system. The nervous system is made up of millions of neurons. All these millions of neurons are connected for efficient, lightning-fast communication. The nervous system conveys messages from the brain to the body (3).

The Learning Process

During learning, your brain travels messages from one neuron to another. Then, in split seconds, the brain creates connections between the neurons and the rest of the body for better communication. This helps you do things better and makes learning things or questions easier (4). Different brain parts work together, but these brain parts are responsible for specific functions.

Be Kind to your Brain!

Use your brain in healthy activities like puzzles, playing music, art, reading, etc. Mental gymnastics can exercise and relax your brain. 

A mental workout strengthens your brain and increases its vitality.

Remain stress-free and stay socially connected for a healthy brain.

Avoid drugs and alcohol. And quit tobacco use.

Maintain a diet rich in vitamins and minerals. Your nervous system needs a good diet for healthy activity.

Try to be careful not to hit your head as it causes brain damage. Make a habit of wearing a helmet when you ride on your bike or play any sport with brain damage risk. (5)

References:

1. InformedHealth.org [Internet]. Cologne, Germany: Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG); 2006-. How does the brain work? 2009 Oct 8 [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279302/

• Buzsáki, G., Kaila, K., & Raichle, M. (2007). Inhibition and brain work. Neuron, 56(5), 771-783.
• https://www.mayoclinic.org/brain/sls-20077047?s=8
• https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/brain.html
• https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/foods-linked-to-better-brainpower