We all do it (I hope!), but how often do you think about your breath and breathing and how much actually goes on and changes in your body each time you inhale and exhale? Did you know that how you breathe can even change how you look? Check out today’s infographic from The Butterfly Effect Online to learn more. [VIA]
The human body is a wonderful machine. Throughout the ages and the course of evolution, our bodies have been perfected into the temples they are today. There are amazing things that take place inside us every day, and every day we learn even more amazing things our bodies are capable of, or how to improve them. [VIA]
It is amazing to think that our entire memory system is controlled not only by one organ, but that it literally is nothing more than a supercomputer, using electrical impulses in specific areas to create memories and control body function. But how does it all work? Today’s infographic helps break it down, showing the different parts of the brain and how different memories and bits of information are stored in and controlled by each one. [VIA]
Most people strive to be happy, even if we all have different ideas of what happy is! What doesn’t change is the science behind how our emotions work. We know that the part of the brain that controls our happy emotions is the hippocampus, and it releases a happy little chemical called seratonin that gives us uncontrollable joy when it’s flooding out and the gloomies when it’s low. What else might have this effect on us though?
Today’s infographic gives you some tips for staying as happy as you can be and how various activities and exercises can dramatically increase your happiness. [VIA]
Last week I featured an infographic on what happens to your body when you drink a cup of coffee (found here). Following up on that theme, today’s infographic explains what happens to your body as you consume alcohol. Each drink consumed (defined at the top of the graphic) will increase both the visual external impairments and affect internal changes in your body. It is important to know and understand how alcohol functions in the body to know when to not only stop drinking yourself, but when someone around you may need serious help. [VIA]
If you’re anything like me, you can’t function without your morning cup. It’s known that coffee, or more specifically the caffeine in the coffee, can be addictive, but jsut how does it work on your body, and what effects does it have? Today’s infographic walks you through how coffee works on your body, from the first sip through the withdrawal symptoms if you’ve gone too long without your java. [VIA]
Today’s infographic is a great reference for the study of illicit drug use, both in the statistics and in the physical effects on the body when these drugs are taken. Learn the most commonly misused and abused drugs and the direct impact on body systems when these drugs enter your system. [VIA]
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It’s pretty common knowledge that alcohol affects your body in major ways. From its absorption into the bloodstream to inhibiting brain function, today;s infographic breaks down the science of alcohol on the body from the first drink to the hangover the next day. Learn why people feel dizzy or shaky when drinking to the different levels of drunkenness with equivalent BAC levels for both men and women. [VIA]
We’ve all had students who would prefer to read, study, or to work with their music on. Is there a benefit to this, other than avoiding a battle of wills over the use of headphones? Studies have proven that some light music can help with memory and focus, but just how does that work and what kind of music is best? Today’s infographic explores those questions. [VIA]
We all need sleep. Not only does it help recharge your batteries and promote good health, but it has also been proven that naps during the day can help reduce stress and increase productivity in workers. (Hint, hint bosses out there!) Today’s infographic explores the science of sleep, examining what happens when we get too little sleep, some sleep disorders, as well as ways to get a better night’s sleep — or catch that quick nap here and there! [VIA]
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