Scientists find why we need to re-read a page


	Scientists find why we need to re-read a page

einbar

7-19-2008 2:36 PM

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einbar says:

According to a study the brain needs a specific chemical in order to concentrate properly.

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7-19-2008 9:07 PM

BartendingBear

What was that? Oh, I get it now.

7-20-2008 6:04 AM

tabsey

I just had a look at acetylcholine to see where I could get some. Amazing stuff and rams home some of the amazing things that are going on inside us.
ps The body appears to have the acetylcholine all to itself for now. Couldn't find foods yet to maybe help.

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