Laughter influence the brain capacity of learning

Oxygen, water, laughter influence the brain capacity of learning

in his very interesting book “How the brain learns”, David A Sousa, discusses that brain cells consume oxygen and glucose for fuel.

Low amounts of oxygen and glucose in the blood can produce lethargy and sleepiness.  The more challenging the brain’s task, the more fuel it consumes. Therefore, it is important to have adequate amounts of these substances in the brain for optimum functioning.  Eating a moderate portion of food containing glucose ( fruits are an excellent source) can boost the performance and accuracy of working memory and attention.

Water is also essential for healthy brain activity.   It is required to move neuron signals through the brain.  Water keeps the lungs sufficiently moist to allow the efficient transfer of oxygen into the bloodstream.

Drink plenty of water: 8 ounce glass of water a day for every 25 pounds of body weight.

Humor is also important.   The normal human brain loves to laugh.   Humor provides physiological benefit.  When we laugh, we get more oxygen into the bloodstream.  Laughter causes the release of endorphins in the blood.  Endorphins are the body natural painkillers;   the person enjoys the moment in body as in mind.  Scientists have found that humor decreases stress blood pressure, boosts immune system.  It also stimulates the brain frontal lobes.   Emotions enhance retention and increase the degree of focus and the amount of attention time.

 

1. “How the Brain Learns”  David A. Sousa,  Corwin Press, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCZxCqUz26Ehttp://www.amazon.com/How-Brain-Learns-David-Sousa/dp/1412936616