Gamma brain waves are the fastest documented brain wave activity on an E.E.G. oscillating between 40 Hz and 100 Hz. Because they are the “fastest” brain wave activity, they also have the smallest amplitude on an E.E.G. (electroencephalogram) in comparison to the other major ranges of brain wave frequencies. Gamma waves play a role in …
There are a lot of myths around the internet about things that kill brain cells. Many popular substances like alcohol and marijuana as well as things like cell phone radiation are associated with killing brain cells. The problem is that when individuals hear a statement like “alcohol kills brain cells” they tend to automatically assume …
It should be stated first and foremost that without a doubt alcohol yields greater impairment on driving and operating a motor vehicle in comparison to marijuana. However, like alcohol, marijuana affects one’s ability to drive based on the amount or dose. According to most researchers on the topic, the greater the amount of marijuana one …
A favorite pastime of the college generation that I grew up with was to get high and go on roadies. In case you don’t know what a roadie is, it basically involves getting high in a car with friends, while blasting some crazy music, and driving around for fun – like a mini road trip. …
Everyone loses brain cells – it’s just a part of life. The great thing is that losing some brain cells every once and awhile isn’t going to cause any significant problems. Additionally, most people don’t understand that their brain also has the power to repair itself and grow new brain cells via a process called …
IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is a measure developed from a series of standardized test to measure and compare intelligence among humans. Having a high IQ doesn’t really mean you’re going to be successful in life, but it certainly can help make certain aspects of life easier – especially when it comes to scholastic activities. Although it …
The majority of people that smoke marijuana at some time come to wonder whether there could be any detrimental effects as a result of their habit. One of the most common questions people have is can marijuana cause schizophrenia? Much of the newer research suggests that cannabis can have a schizophrenia-like affect on the brain …