If you often read blogs about concentration, sleep, and the mysteries of the mind, the concept of brainwaves may sound familiar. It might surprise you to know that scientists use these brainwaves to measure cognitive activity and elements of the mind that we can’t reach otherwise.
Despite medical advancements and current imaging techniques, the exact mechanism of the mind is still elusive and challenging to study. It is impossible to track all nerve impulses and know precisely what is happening with our brain connections. But, we can read brainwaves, and they give us many clues and a live insight into the mind at work.
If you’re new to the concept or have heard about it before, this article will be helpful to understand brainwaves, how to measure them, and potentially, how to improve your brain connectivity.
How does the brain work?
The average human brain contains 86 billion neurons. These neurons communicate with one another to operate every part of your life. How the brain does this is it sends chemical and electrical signals from neuron to neuron using neurotransmitters. These oscillating signals run at different frequencies depending on the current “state” of the brain.
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