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Docs can you explain, is it true that the human body could be a lot stronger and faster than usual but the brain restrains it?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

No: That's the stuff of science fantasy -- plot devices. Today's scans show that we use most or all of our brain most of the time.

Answered 4/8/2014

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A member asked:

Docs can you explain, is it true that the human body could be a lot stronger and faster than usual but the brain restrains it?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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