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BRAIN BIOLOGY AND HEALTH (BASICS OF BRAIN BIOLOGY (PARTS (PRE-FRONTAL…

- - - - THE HIPPOCAMPUS, AND EXERCISING TO HELP IT: "One of the best ways to beat a case of writer’s block is by engaging in physical exercise. Exercising has been proven to reduce stress, focus the mind, increase productivity, and enhance the memory. In particular, aerobic exercise such as running encourages the growth of new brain cells in the hippocampus, the part of the brain that allows us to imagine new situations. While more studies are needed, research suggests that regular physical exercise can improve creativity and creative problem solving, which are needed for writing. So the next time you’re stuck in front of a blank page, put your trainers on and go for a run." https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/psychology-writers-block-overcome/
    - - THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD OF THE PRE-FRONTAL CORTEX: "Cruelly, the part of your brain that you need most to focus your attention and do all of the complex thinking that writing entails (the pre-frontal cortex) is also the part of the brain that is most easily distracted. Your pre-frontal cortex loves a distraction, particularly if it’s offering something novel and entertaining. Cat videos come to mind." --https://problogger.com/how-to-write-brilliant-blog-posts-5-tips-from-psychology/
      - "In psychology task planning is called an ‘implementation intention’. Its complex and uses the front part of your brain, the prefrontal cortex. Implementation intentions reduce procrastination. Without a plan your brain says, ‘Oops, too hard’ when faced with a big, vague task like writing a blog post. It wanders off to find somewhere else to focus its attention. With a plan you ease its path to your goal, making resistance – and procrastination – less likely." --https://problogger.com/5-ways-write-faster/
    - - THIS REMINDS ME OF COOKIES ON A COMPUTER: "When the two groups started to write, another set of differences emerged. Deep inside the brains of expert writers, a region called the caudate nucleus became active. In the novices, the caudate nucleus was quiet. ...The caudate nucleus is a familiar part of the brain for scientists like Dr. Lotze who study expertise. It plays an essential role in the skill that comes with practice, including activities like board games.
        When we first start learning a skill — be it playing a piano or playing basketball — we use a lot of conscious effort. With practice, those actions become more automatic. The caudate nucleus and nearby regions start to coordinate the brain’s activity as this shift happens." --https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/19/science/researching-the-brain-of-writers.html
    - - "In 1997, a researcher named Nancy Kanwisher identified a special part of the brain called the fusiform face area (FFA). The FFA is located close to the emotional center of the brain, and exclusively identifies faces. This is why, when you see a face, you experience an emotional response. UX designers can use this to influence viewers’ behavior." --https://www.intechnic.com/blog/how-human-faces-affect-user-experience-in-web-design/
    - - "There’s two main parts of the brain that drive our actions – the frontal lobe and the limbic system. The frontal lobe is pictured below in pink. This is the “logical brain,” and it is associated with our reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, and problem solving. The limbic system is the “emotional brain.” This is where our intuition, subjectivity, and emotions take the reins."
        https://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2015/11/09/emotional-ads
    - - "There’s two main parts of the brain that drive our actions – the frontal lobe and the limbic system. The frontal lobe is pictured below in pink. This is the “logical brain,” and it is associated with our reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, and problem solving. The limbic system is the “emotional brain.” This is where our intuition, subjectivity, and emotions take the reins."
        https://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2015/11/09/emotional-ads
  - - - EXERCISE IS GREAT FOR YOUR BRAIN: "Exercise is fantastic for your brain’s health - it helps oxygenate the brain and consequently improves memory, concentration and creativity ... when we practice an exercise or sport which we enjoy, something called “brain derived neurotropic factor” (BDNF) is released into the brain. BDNF will help new neurons to grow and form new connections which will in turn sharpen the mind and improve your memory. So, think carefully about what exercise you do – take up a team sport you know you enjoy and can double up as a social activity or discover a new form of exercise which doesn’t feel like hard work." --https://www.forbes.com/sites/taraswart/2017/12/20/4-habits-you-didnt-know-were-holding-back-your-brain-performance/#6d1b2bae398d
    - - "Trying to do lots of things at once can make us feel as though we’re being efficient because the completion of small micro-tasks can give the brain a hit of the “reward” chemical dopamine ... Overlapping leisure and work time can also tire out your brain and increase stress. Keeping an eye on your inbox over the weekend might make you feel on top of your work and give you a short-term dopamine hit, however some studies have suggested that knowledge of unread emails in your inbox can reduce your effective IQ and increase levels of cortisol in your blood." --https://www.forbes.com/sites/taraswart/2017/12/20/4-habits-you-didnt-know-were-holding-back-your-brain-performance/#6d1b2bae398d
      - "DOPAMINE: The brain sends a jolt of pleasure to users when they are socially accepted. In providing the opportunity for social recognition, users feel rewarded for posing statuses and photos, at the cost of their time." --https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/web-design-psychology-create-site-influence-people/
    - - "Overlapping leisure and work time can also tire out your brain and increase stress. Keeping an eye on your inbox over the weekend might make you feel on top of your work and give you a short-term dopamine hit, however some studies have suggested that knowledge of unread emails in your inbox can reduce your effective IQ and increase levels of cortisol in your blood." --https://www.forbes.com/sites/taraswart/2017/12/20/4-habits-you-didnt-know-were-holding-back-your-brain-performance/#6d1b2bae398d
      - "Did you know that stress can be physically contagious? Excessive levels of cortisol in your own blood can leak out through your sweat and potentially raise the cortisol levels of people around you, adapting their internal physiology." --https://www.forbes.com/sites/taraswart/2017/12/20/4-habits-you-didnt-know-were-holding-back-your-brain-performance/#6d1b2bae398d
      - "Exercise can also help to combat this, as it is possible to sweat out excessive cortisol." --https://www.forbes.com/sites/taraswart/2017/12/20/4-habits-you-didnt-know-were-holding-back-your-brain-performance/#6d1b2bae398d
      - "Several studies have shown that checking email frequently leads to higher levels of cortisol, a hormone associated with stress." --https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/the-6-rules-of-email-how-to-eliminate-email-anxiety-and-take-control-of-your-inbox