What is gray matter?
And, why does gray…matter?
Learn the basics about the brain and nervous system and have fun all at the same time! Brain Games were designed by a research team at The University of Texas School of Health Information Sciences at Houston.
The team, led by Dr. Cynthia Phelps, focuses its research on learning and technology. BrainsRule Games are part of a partner project with the University of Nebraska called the Neuroscience Expositions, a traveling hands-on science fair for kids to learn about neuroscience.
The project is funded by the National Institute for Drug Abuse and aims to improve neuroscience literacy. The more we know about our brains, the better our ability to make healthy, informed choices.
To learn more about the brain and Neuroscience Expositions, visit www.brainsrule.com
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Zinc no match for common cold
Since 1984, zinc has been studied, and now marketed, as a weapon against the common cold, but the reviews always have been mixed.
Recently, researchers conducted a review of 105 studies to determine if the popular over the counter zinc lozenges, nasal sprays or nasal gels had any clinical effects.
Of the 105 studies, only four met the strict criteria for valid scientific design. Of those four, only one study showed a small positive effect of zinc nasal gel on cold symptoms. The other three showed no benefits from nasal sprays or lozenges.
In fact, some of the zinc nasal sprays have been associated with partial or permanent loss of smell (anosmia).
This cold season, the cheapest and most proven weapon against the common cold is not to catch it at all, by washing your hands frequently and properly, and keeping your hands away from your own eyes, nose and mouth.
