False facts repeated often are tough to correct. Some misconceptions about the brain persist in the classroom and the home. Read on to find out the truth behind common brain myths.
http://www.brainfacts.org/neuromyths/
Your brain can’t make new cells.
Source:
Society for Neuroscience
Your brain constantly generates new cells and remains adaptable — or “plastic” — as you age.
Listening to classical music makes you smarter.
Source:
Society for Neuroscience
Blasting classical music hasn’t been shown to improve intelligence in children or adults.
Vaccines cause autism.
Source:
Society for Neuroscience
There has been no conclusive, scientific evidence that any part of a vaccine causes autism.
Drug use makes holes in your brain.
Source:
Society for Neuroscience
Only physical trauma can create a hole in your brain.
Drinking alcoholic drinks always kills brain cells.
Source:
Society for Neuroscience
Moderate amounts of alcohol do not kill brain cells.
Playing games keeps your brain young.
Source:
Society for Neuroscience
Crossword puzzles and similar games can help you learn words and
improve specific skills, but they won’t enhance overall brain function.
What about this?:
http://oc1dean.blogspot.com/2012/07/how-playing-games-makes-you-live-longer.html
You only use 10 percent of your brain.
Source:
Society for Neuroscience
You use all of your brain.
Brain damage is always permanent.
Source:
Society for Neuroscience
In some instances, the brain can repair itself.
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