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Although some people may act like they only use 10 per cent of their brain, studies show that not a single area of the human brain is completely inactive.

Although some people may act like they only use 10 per cent of their brain, studies show that not a single area of the organ is completely inactive.

We only use 10 per cent of our brains
This myth is refuted by brain imaging studies which show that not a single area of the human brain is completely inactive. The researchers also pointed to studies of patients with brain damage, which suggest that damage to almost any area of the brain has specific effects on mental, vegetative, or behavioural capabilities.