Thinking Burns Calories?

It is amazing what our brain can do. Emma Bryce, a Live Science Contributor, explains how calories are burned by the brain when thinking. Whoever thought you could burn energy when we put our mind to the test!

The experience of burning calories isn’t just limited to the physical effects of various games. Even chess can cause profound weight loss if the person is a real serious competitor. The elite player can burn up to an estimated 6,000 calories in one day without even moving from their seats.

Does this mean the brain is responsible for this massive uptake of energy and …read more