The Brain Rules, illustrated
These tutorials are designed to reinforce the concepts in the book; as such, we recommend reading the corresponding chapter first. Then, click a rule below to explore the key points through illustrations, charts and video.
 EXERCISE: Exercise boosts brain power.
EXERCISE: Exercise boosts brain power.
 SURVIVAL: The human brain evolved, too.
SURVIVAL: The human brain evolved, too.
 WIRING: Every brain is wired differently.
WIRING: Every brain is wired differently.
 ATTENTION: We don't pay attention to boring things.
ATTENTION: We don't pay attention to boring things.
 MEMORY (SHORT-TERM): Repeat to remember.
 MEMORY (SHORT-TERM): Repeat to remember.
 MEMORY (LONG-TERM): Remember to repeat.
MEMORY (LONG-TERM): Remember to repeat.
 SLEEP: Sleep well, think well.
SLEEP: Sleep well, think well.
 STRESS: Stressed brains don't learn the same way.
STRESS: Stressed brains don't learn the same way.
 SENSORY INTEGRATION: Stimulate more of the senses.
SENSORY INTEGRATION: Stimulate more of the senses.
 VISION: Vision trumps all other senses.
VISION: Vision trumps all other senses.
 MUSIC: Study or listen to boost cognition.
MUSIC: Study or listen to boost cognition.
 GENDER: Male and female brains are different.
GENDER: Male and female brains are different.


 EXPLORATION: We are powerful and natural explorers.
EXPLORATION: We are powerful and natural explorers.