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Juggling and the Brain

Juggling and the Brain. Alternate Exam - Jordan Watkins - 2 nd Period - Lao. The Studies. #1: Oxford University – 2009. A study at Oxford University proved that brain development does not stop once a human being reaches adulthood, but rather quite the opposite. The study involved:

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Juggling and the Brain

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  1. Juggling and the Brain Alternate Exam - Jordan Watkins - 2nd Period - Lao

  2. The Studies

  3. #1: Oxford University – 2009 • A study at Oxford University proved that brain development does not stop once a human being reaches adulthood, but rather quite the opposite. • The study involved: • Two groups of 12 fully grown adults • Every person was given MRI of the brain before and after the study • Group 1: given juggling lessons weekly for a period of 6 weeks, and instructed to practice for 30 minutes every day. • Group 2: given no lessons and had no contact with juggling at all

  4. The Result: • The Result: • In group 1, each person was able to perform at least a 3 ball cascade. In each person of group 1 large changes were seen in the with matter of the brain when compared to the people in group 2. • These changes in the brains of group 1 enhanced their ability of reaching and grasping in areas of peripheral sight. • Fact: White Matter is made of clumps of lengthy nerve fibers which are responsible for conducting electrical signals from the nerve cells to other parts of the brain.

  5. #2: University of Regensburg – 2004: Grey Matter • MRI used to scan the brains of adults who taught themselves juggling in three months. • Scientists saw a 3% increase in the amount of grey matter in the mid-temporal area of the brain. • Scientists found, however, that this increase was temporary.

  6. #2: University of Regensburg – 2004 cont. • After the 3 months the participants in the study were instructed to stop juggling regularly. • 3 months after they stopped, it was noted that the 3% increase had decreased to 2%. • The Result: • Scientists explained that the three percent increase in the grey matter was du to neurons extending and making connections with others, therefore increasing the amount of grey matter. • It was undetermined why the percentage of grey matter decreased when the juggling stopped. • They study proved how brain activity results in growth benefit of the brain.

  7. #2: University of Regensburg – 2004 cont. Possible future benefits! • Many mental illnesses are a result of the loss of grey matter in the brain. • In the future, information of the gain and loss of grey matter may benefit humans in the science of the treatment and possible prevention of mental illnesses.

  8. The Facts: • Juggling not only increases eye-hand coordination • The act of learning juggling increases white matter in the brain • Improves the ability to grasp and reach in peripheral areas of sight. • Temporarily increases amount of white matter • Might have possible future benefits in the area of medicine.

  9. Sources: • http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091016114055.htm • www.medicalnewstoday.com • http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s1029268.html • Images from: • www.bing.com • www.google.com

  10. Thank-You

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