Even when we’re resting, our brains are preparing us to be social

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Our brains are wired to prepare us, during quiet moments, to be socially connected to other people, neuroscientists report. Facebook is aligned with the state of our brains at rest — which can explain why it’s such a popular activity when we want to take a break.


SOURCE: Top Health News — ScienceDaily – Read entire story here.

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