Words

Brainpower Newsletter

This week I have more about words, one of my favorite brainpower topics. Oh, and don't miss the latest brainpower news further down.

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You hear the expression "in other words" all the time, and probably use it yourself. But how often do you actually think about the words you are using, and the effect they may have? Do you sometimes change the words you use in order to change your perspective? If not, maybe it is time to start.

Thinking In Other Words

The words we choose affect how we see things and even our physiology. This isn't a new idea, and it is easy to demonstrate it. To prove it to yourself, have a friend try to relax while you tell him...

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- It is estimated that there are 50 million monkeys in India.

- Eating too any carrots will change the color of your skin (to orange).

- Though called "paper money," most currencies are made of woven linen, not paper.

Yes, you can read minds. Maybe not like Mel Gibson in that silly movie, "What Women Want," but you can learn how to get a better idea of the general state of mind and receptivity of the person in front of you. The following is just one of the techniques for mind reading.

Watch Those Pupils To Read Minds

A persons pupils get bigger when they...

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Microexpressions are facial expressions that last less than a second. They include things like a flash of fear crossing the face, or a look of disgust that lasts just milliseconds. Some people have found them useful for detecting lies, because they are usually outside the control or even awareness of a person. It takes some practice to train yourself to see them, of course, but are we aware of them unconsciously in any case?

Yes. That's what researchers at Northwestern University, in Evanston, Illinois found in a recent study. Subjects didn't know that they were seeing these subliminal emotional expressions in the videos they watched, but their brain activity was altered by them within 200 milliseconds. It was also found that those people who tended to be socially anxious had the strongest reaction.

The study was reported in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience. It lends credence to the idea that when people have intuitive hunches about others, they are actually reacting to real information that isn't quite at the level of consciousness. I'll have more on this in future newsletters.

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If a man carried my burden
he would break his back.
I am not rich
but leave silver in my track.
What am I?

(Answer is below)

(Thanks Jennarae)

Try panting like a dog. You'll notice that when you do this you use your diaphragm more than normal. In fact, many people breath without using their diaphragms much, and so breath too shallowly to get sufficient oxygen into their systems. Follow thirty seconds of panting (stop if you get dizzy) by a couple slow deep breaths that cause your stomach to extend. You should feel mentally refreshed with this routine (and possibly a little silly too, if anyone sees you doing it).

Take the Luck Test and find out. Then find out how you can generate your own luck. Use the link here:

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Ever wonder how many ideas for new products and inventions can you come up with in an hour? Quite a few if you know the techniques of innovation and creative problem solving. Here are an hour's worth, with some notes at how they were arrived at.

Inflatable Products and Inventions

One way to invent new things is to start with an existing concept and apply it to new areas. Starting with the concept of inflatable things, the first thing that comes to mind is inflatable shelters for emergency situations, such as after earthquakes or hurricanes. They could be transported easily, and erected quickly with a simple air pump. They could be a basic large tent design, but with inflatable ribs instead of poles.

How many people drive into water and die? A solution might be...

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Until next time,

Steve

www.IncreaseBrainpower.com

Riddle Answer: I'm a snail!