The incredible effect of inhaling through the nose

Scientists discovered that when we inhale, the brain will be stimulated, which will help the ability to remember something will be faster.

According to the Telegraph, scientists believe that the breathing forms the electrical activity of the brain, which processes emotions, memory and taste. A study has shown that we can detect a frightened face for more than 2 seconds if we see it while inhaling compared to when breathing out. In addition, we also tend to remember something when we see it while breathing in. However, if we breathe through our mouths, it will not produce such results.

We also tend to remember something when we see it while breathing in.

Dr. Christina Zelano, assistant professor of neuroscience at Feinberg University School of Medicine, said there is a big difference in the brain when we breathe out compared to when inhaled. When inhaled, the nerve cells in the cortex are responsible for the olfactory organ, the amygdala in the cerebral cortex, the hippocampus or the whole Limbic system will be stimulated. Scientists have found this difference in the course of the study of seven patients with epilepsy who are preparing for brain surgery. One week before surgery, doctors tested electroencephalography to identify the source of their seizures. Electroencephalography records the electrical activity of the brain through electrodes attached to the scalp. Doctors have discovered when the patient breathes, the electrical activity of the brain fluctuates.

Recalling will be faster if the volunteers look at the picture while inhaling.

To know whether or not we inhaled have an effect on memory, 60 volunteers did a test asking if the face they saw had a fearful or surprised expression. The results show that, when they look at that face while inhaling, they will see the fear expression faster. Another test is also given, they will see some pictures of objects on the computer screen and need to remember them. Scientists found that recalling would be faster if volunteers looked at the picture while inhaling.

Usually when we are frightened, we still breathe faster, ie we breathe in more times than when we are in a calm state. In addition, fast breathing instincts when faced with fear have a positive effect on brain function and help us react to danger faster.