The human brain only uses 12 watts of energy, awake and asleep. Men's and women's both.
http://www.welcometoyourbrain.com/
Welcome to our blog about your brain! Here Sam and I will update you on events and publications related to our upcoming book, Welcome to Your Brain: Why You Lose Your Car Keys But Never Forget How to Drive and Other Puzzles of Everyday Life.
Our first move was an op-ed in Thursday's New York Times. In it, we explained that when it comes to maintaining brain function, there's nothing like physical exercise. The piece has been very popular - it was the #1 most-emailed article for three days, and is still the #1 most-emailed for the last seven days, and #3 most-emailed for the last thirty days. Go read it. [PDF (2 MB)] Then turn off your computer and go for a walk.
We also did an interview with Joy Cardin of Wisconsin Public Radio this morning. That was fun, except for the part about having to get up at 3:30 in the morning (California time) to go live. Luckily, questions from Joy and the callers woke us up.
http://www.welcometoyourbrain.com/
