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11/24/2017 / By Rita Winters

Brains over body: Scientists say our brains are “selfish” when it comes to energy

The phrase “brains over brawn” may actually be true. Science shows that in a scenario where an individual uses both at the same time, the brain receives much more energy than the muscles. The “selfish brain” theory Researchers found that if strenuous physical and cognitive efforts are exerted at the same time, the brain is […]

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