Summary of Neurologists Debunk 11 Brain Myths | Debunked | Science Insider

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Neurologists have debunked a number of myths about the brain, including the idea that bigger brains are automatically smarter, that strokes cannot be prevented, and that IQ tests accurately measure intelligence. They say that education is essential for everyone to develop their skills and abilities, and that memory does improve as you get older. They also say that fish is not necessarily smarter than other meat, but it is good for your overall health.

• 00:00:00 Neurologists debunk the "brain myths" that bigger brains are smarter, that strokes cannot be prevented, and that IQ tests measure intelligence accurately. The myths arose from early 20th century attempts to explain why people with brain injuries had difficulties functioning. Though the tests are accurate for measuring certain aspects of intelligence, they do not reflect an individual's overall intelligence. Education is essential for everyone to develop their skills and abilities.
• 00:05:00 Neurologists debunk myth that playing video games will rot your brain. Games like those that focus on teambuilding and problem-solving are actually beneficial for your brain development. Memory does improve as you get older, but certain memory types (episodic, semantic) decline. Fish is not necessarily smarter than other meat, but it is good for your overall health.
• 00:10:00 Neurologists debunk 11 brain myths, including the idea that eating fish makes you smarter or that seizures are always due to epilepsy. The doctors say that what you are made of is more likely due to your environment and how you have been raised than your genetics.