Hi, Reader,

World Brain Day unites people globally every July 22 to spotlight the importance of brain health. This annual observance, championed by the World Federation of Neurology, aims to raise awareness about neurological diseases and promote prevention strategies.

This year’s theme, Brain Health for All Ages, stresses that brain care is a lifelong pursuit. Simple habits - like regular exercise, getting good sleep, monitoring blood pressure and staying mentally active - are all essential for prevention of brain disease and promotion of overall well-being.

So what do you know about your most important organ? Find out with

15 Trivia Questions About the Human Brain!

1. How much does an adult human brain weigh in pounds?
2. Which lobe in the brain is involved in decision making?
3. True or false: we only use 10% of our brain.
4. What percentage of the human brain consists of fat?
5. How fast (mph) do neurons send information to your brain?
6. Which lobe in the brain is responsible for short-term memory?
7. How many pain receptors are in the brain?
8. Your brain produces enough electricity to power a…?
9. Which part of the brain usually deteriorates first in Alzheimer’s patients?
10. What is the name of the protective barrier that stops harmful substances from entering the brain?
11. Which “feel-good” chemical in the brain is often linked to drug and gambling addictions?
12. Which chemical produced in the brain is a natural pain reliever?
13. True or false: the brain is the most cholesterol-rich organ in your body
14. Sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia is the (complex!) scientific name for what headache commonly experienced after eating ice cream?
15. How many neurons are in the human brain?

You'll probably have to work a lot of neurons to come up with the correct answers. But I bet you'll learn something from the quiz, and that new knowledge will add to your Cognitive Reserve, the "money" in your mental bank!

And that's a great reason to "Cerebrate!"🎉

Til next, Be Memorable,

P.S. The next Online Experience happens Thursday August 13^th

P.P.S. The Answers:

1. around three pounds.
2. the frontal lobe.
3. false! Scientists completely debunked this myth and believe that we use 100% of our brain on a daily basis.
4. around 60%.
5. 150 mph.
6. the temporal lobe.
7. none! The brain itself does not feel pain. Headache pain is linked to other nerves (e.g., nerves in your head’s blood vessels).
8. a lightbulb. Specifically, a low-wattage lightbulb!
9. the hippocampus. It is important for memory.
10. the blood brain barrier.
11. dopamine. This chemical is linked to the brain’s reward system.
12. endorphins. You release endorphins when you laugh, exercise, or even volunteer!
13. true. Not all cholesterol is bad! Cholesterol is important for cell and hormone production.
14. brain freeze! It’s also called an ice cream headache.
15. around 86 billion.