About.com Health: The Wondrous World of the Brain

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor The incredibly intricate and complex brain is involved in everything we do. So as Brain Awareness Week is upon us, take a moment to brush up on how it functions, and possibly discover something new in the process--like how to stay sharp! Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System You may remember from biology class that the nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (autonomic and somatic nervous systems), which includes all the nerves that travel between the spinal cord and the muscles, organs and skin. What the Peripheral Nervous System Does An Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System The Anatomy of the Brain Search Related Topics:  peripheral nervous system  numbness  tingling The Reflex If you're a Duran Duran fan, then you know that The Reflex is an only child, just waiting by the park. But neurologists have a slightly different take on the matter. What Is A Reflex? Culinary Neuroscience: How the Brain Tastes Food The Brain and Disorders With Sense of Smell When Dizziness is Serious Search Related Topics:  reflex  knee jerk  How the Brain Makes Us Social Creatures Almost every part of the human brain is involved in social interaction, from the fusiform gyrus (involved in seeing faces) to the amygdala, which helps regulate human emotions. How Our Brains Make Us Social The Brain's Role in Empathy Can the Brain Actually Feel Music? Search Related Topics:  society  communication  brain Brain Training: 6 Ways to Keep a Sharp Noggin There's no magic pill to keep your brain razor sharp into old age, but many of the same tactics for staying healthy can help your brain stay in shape, too. And best of all, they're free! 6 Tips To Keep Your Brain Sharp Can Computerized Games Prevent Dementia? Neuroscience and the Zombie Brain Search Related Topics:  health  brain  aging Related Searches Mental Health Brain Health Skin Health Games for the Brain Health & Exercise Featured Articles Explaining Numbness and Tingling Understanding Consciousness When To See a Neurologist How Many Calories Are in a Cookie? 10 Things To Know About Thyroid Disease and Fatigue A Day in the Life of a Smoker   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement