Welcome to “BrainsRule” Brain Games!

What is gray matter?
And, why does gray...matter?
Learn the basics about the brain and nervous system and have fun all at the same time! Brain Games were designed by a research team at The University of Texas School of Health Information Sciences at Houston.

The team, led by Dr. Cynthia Phelps, focuses its research on learning and technology. BrainsRule Games are part of a partner project with the University of Nebraska called the Neuroscience Expositions, a traveling hands-on science fair for kids to learn about neuroscience.

The project is funded by the National Institute for Drug Abuse and aims to improve neuroscience literacy. The more we know about our brains, the better our ability to make healthy, informed choices.

To learn more about the brain and Neuroscience Expositions, visit www.brainsrule.com


Brain Attack Take a virtual tour of the brain and learn about the different types of stroke.	Ecstacy Invaders	Brain-O-Coaster Take a seat on the Brain-o-Coaster and find out how the brain develops.

Neuron Explosion Blow your mind and learn anatomy with this interactive neuron!	Neuron Navigator Take a journey along the path of a growing neuron.	Neuron Laboratory

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Packing Bag Lunches Safely

If you pack lunches for your child to take to school, be careful that you do not accidentally expose them to foodborne illness.

Bagged lunches, especially those containing perishable foods, need to be packed and handled properly in order to keep the food safe. In general, perishable foods should not be left at room temperature for more than two hours. If left out too long, the temperature of the food can enter the danger zone where bacteria grow most rapidly, which is between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

Below are some tips to help families pack bagged lunches safely:

Pack foods that are nonperishable and won't require refrigeration.
If you do pack perishable foods such as luncheon meats or prepackaged cheese and crackers, include a frozen gel pack or a frozen juice carton with the food in an insulated lunch bag or box.
Pack only the amount of perishable food that your child can eat at lunch.
Preparing lunches the night before and storing them in the refrigerator until you pack your child's lunchbox in the morning can help keep food cold longer the next day.
Don't reuse packaging materials such as paper or plastic bags, aluminum foil, etc. as they can contaminate other foods and cause foodborne illness. Have your child discard all used food packaging and paper bags after lunch.

Before eating lunch or snacks at school, make sure your child washes his or her hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If your child's school does not have a handwashing program in place, encourage them to adopt a such a program, as handwashing is one of the best ways kids and parents can protect health and stop the spread of germs.