The history of medicine is quite long and complex. It seems we should know everything about human organs. Yet, it is more complicated than just that. For a long time, we perceived our brains in the wrong way.

Previously, scientists believed our brain remained unchanged since its formation, like most other organs. Neuroscience has shown the opposite. It studied the most secret corners of our brains and found new fascinating facts. Do you know that we also influence the brain? Of course, genetics makes a decisive contribution to shaping it. Our use of the brain and how we treat it affect its structure and work, too.

Sometimes, a question arises in your head – why is it so difficult to eliminate bad habits? No matter how much effort you put in, it goes in vain. As Aristotle once said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an action but a habit.” Our brain is shaped to prevent us from moving away from what we are used to. The more you repeat or think about it, the more the brain clings to that habit. This lever on the scales will be in favor of your brain, and it will provoke you to continue.

The brain is an essential tool for understanding reality. If you know how it functions, you open new doors to use it with benefit and intelligence. What thoughts come to you most often? If you've never noticed it, now is the time! Read the following sections to find out the importance of it.