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Brain Bites
You, Me, Them
(Mostly) Good 4 You
Fun Food Facts
Anything Goes
100
This kills brain cells
What is stress?
100
This lawyer is spending more than two decades in jail for fraud
What is Marc Dreier?
100
Reduces negative stress by triggering the brain's relaxation response
What is diaphragmatic (or full-torso) breathing?
100
These stress-busting foods stimulate production of GABA, a calming chemical
What are tree nuts, citrus fruit and bananas?
100
Broadcasting without speaking
What is nonverbal communication?
200
The presence of alpha waves
What is daydreaming? (or what is relaxation?)
200
The antidote to multitasking
What is focus? Or what is paying attention?
200
Has hidden sugar, additives and preservatives
What is processed food?
200
We have more of these than human cells
What is the microbiome?
200
Boosts immunity, mood, lowers stress and regulates weight
What is sleep?
300
This physical activity generates new brain cells
What is (aerobic) exercise?
300
The ability to accurately assess another and manage the relationship
What is social intelligence?
300
A feeling of fulfillment
What is eudaimonia?
300
This food increases focus, improves mood, and is good for the heart, among many other benefits
What is dark chocolate?
300
Reptilian, mammalian and neo-cortex
What is the triune brain?
400
This restful state generates new brain cells
What is meditation?
400
An unpleasant response to uncertainty
What is anxiety?
400
This conducts electrical energy for all brain functions
What is water?
400
The brain's source of electrical energy
What is water?
400
Creative work delay
What is procrastination?
500
This hormone connects us to others
What is oxytocin?
500
Boosts immunity, gives our inner organs a workout and relieves anxiety?
What is laughter?
500
On brain scans, this substance acts like cocaine
What is sugar?
500
Protects our organs and is essential in brain function
What is (healthy) fat?
500
The basis for decisions
What are emotions?