At The Learning Brain Expo, virtually every major presenter included the latest debunking research. There are such enormous individual differences that the universal principles must be attuned to the individual. Although there is no simplistic formula, there are some general principles that are the foundation of Brain-Compatible Learning. In order for your brain to function well, it needs constant and sufficient nutrition. This includes an adequate supply of blood bringing oxygen and potential nutrients, including B- vitamins and neurotransmitters.
Stress robs the brain of blood by tightening and shrinking arteries.
That's why relaxation is so important in honoring and optimizing brain function. Every ten minutes or so, many instructors at the Expo had us stand up or tap our feet. Contrast this to our time in elementary school. For that matter, sitting in those hard, wooden or metal seats and desks is exactly opposite to the ergonomic insights that chief executives understand to help them work more efficiently. As I discussed several months ago in my comments after speaking at the American Worksite Health Promotion conference, this issue is a major concern to industry and businesses.