Ψ There are one-hundred billion brain cell neurons that make up each person.
Ψ In order for neurons to communicate, they must travel across the space between each neuron known as the synaptic gap.
Ψ Natural endogenous opiates that the body produces are called endorphins which produce “runner’s high.”
Ψ After runners are accustomed to a routine of running everyday, one can actually have symptoms of withdrawal when one misses a day or two of running because their bodies crave natural endorphins.
Ψ In a study where rats were given electrical cell stimulation for sticking their nose through a hole, the rats preferred the brain’s reaction to the electrical cell stimulation over food.
Ψ Through Operant Conditioning, brain cells can be trained to “burst” more often when rewarded with cocaine indicating that the cell is addicted.
Ψ There is such a thing as “Sensation Seekers” and they need more stimulation than normal people to get the same “high” through endorphins. These types of people like experiences that include riding roller coasters, sky diving, running with the bulls, and bungee jumping.
Ψ Bi-polar Disorder can actually be seen on a PET scan.
Ψ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), when it first emerged, was thought to be caused by demon possession.
Ψ In the study done by Michael Maguire, dominant male monkeys had twice as much serotonin as the non-dominant male monkeys and this study also proved accurate when examining college student leaders.
