The way our brain works has always been one of the most fascinating subjects out there. And even though there have been lots of useful and interesting discoveries on this topic, there are also plenty of misconceptions. Today we're gonna debunk these myths and share a couple of brain-boosting tips used by some of the sharpest minds out there: secret agents! TIMESTAMPS Myth 13. You can't become a math genius by drawing. 0:41 Myth 12. Swings are for kids. 1:20 Myth 11. Psychic abilities don't exist. 2:10 Myth 10. Chess is the best sport for the brain. 2:53 Myth 9. Milk is good for your brain. 3:45 Myth 8. You can't teach an old dog new tricks. 4:20 Myth 7. Positive thinking is for the young. 5:24 Myth 6. Some people are mathematically-inclined, others are not. 6:01 Myth 5. Drinking coffee every day is good for memory. 6:57 Myth 4. Virtual maps and navigators develop spatial orientation. 7:38 Myth 3. Electrical stimulation burns up the brain. 8:30 Myth 2. Pleasure center stimulation improves brain function. 9:16 Myth 1. The brain never gets tired. 10:05 Music: Hermanos Ranchero - Biz Baz Studio Merengue de Limon - Quincas Moreira In Every Way - Freedom Trail Studio Retro - Wayne Jones Bouncey - The Grand Affair Scratch_the_Itch - Quincas Moreira Sabor_Moreno - Quincas Moreira Ether Disco - Kevin MacLeod "Ether Disco" by Kevin MacLeod. Creative Commons Attribution (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Original version: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100237. Source: http://incompetech.com/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music SUMMARY Recent research has shown that the brain works better when you can hear the sound of crashing waves, feel the salty breeze and warm sand on your skin, and see all those beautiful shades of blue. That’s why we regain our strength much faster near the ocean. The answer here is either salt therapy, a walk in the forest, or a vacation close to natural bodies of water. And don't forget about going to the beach! So which one of these revelations did you find the most surprising? Tell us in the comments below! Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightgram/ 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/