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5 Brain myths that need to go away

5 Brain myths that need to go away

Neuroscience to the rescue! Let's bust some of the most common brain myths.

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Julie Fratantoni, PhD
Feb 02, 2024
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1. Left brain is analytical, right brain is creative

This is one of the most pervasive myths and there is absolutely no science to support it. The brain works in networks, not isolated areas, and when you do analytical or creative thinking you engage both sides of your brain.

For example, the default mo…

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