If you have ever suffered a headache, especially a migraine, you know the meaning of pain. I bet you would even believe that your brain itself was hurting? The truth is, the brain can’t actually feel pain. It’s the tissues, nerves, and blood vessels that surround the brain that really feel the pain. That’s why high blood pressure, bumps on the head, and even an inflammatory reaction to additives like MSG can send your head pain into orbit. Next time you say your brain hurts, especially you college kids cramming in load of information, just remember that your brain feels no pain.
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