Most of us have no idea whats really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader parent and teacher should knowamp151like the need for physical activity to get your brain working its best. How do we learn What exactly do sleep and stress do to our brains Why is multitasking a myth Why is it so easy to forgetamp151and so important to repeat new knowledge Is it true that men and women have different brains In Brain Rules Dr. John Medina a molecular biologist shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter he describes a brain ruleamp151what scientists know for sure about how our brains workamp151and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives. Medinas fascinating stories and infectious sense of humor breathe life into brain science. Youamp8217ll learn why Michael Jordan was no good at baseball. Youamp8217ll peer over a surgeonamp8217s shoulder as he proves that most of us have a Jennifer Aniston neuron. Youamp8217ll meet a boy who has an amazing memory for music but canamp8217t tie his own shoes. You will discover how Every brain is wired differentlyExercise improves cognitionWe are designed to never stop learning and exploringMemories are volatileSleep is powerfully linked with the ability to learnVision trumps all of the other sensesStress changes the way we learnIn the end youll understand how your brain really worksamp151and how to get the most out of it.