New findings on how the brain processes stressful stimuli may lead to new treatments for anxiety disorders
Don Joseph Goewey’s new book offers a model to change brain structure and extinguish stress
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What happens when we experience the world through our screens?
You may be surprised to learn the first step is to stop studying!
Carmelo Blandino explains why and how he rewired his brain to paint with his less dominant left hand
By Douglas LaBier, Ph.D. Science continues to demonstrate the active interconnection between all “parts” of ourselves and the physical/social environment that we experience and deal with throughout life. In my view, this is more than “brain-behavior” or “mind-body” connection: We are biological/psychological/ spiritual/social beings. A recent study reveals a new connection between a specific personality trait—cynicism—and the likelihood of dementia.…
You do it every day: on your way to work or school, hurriedly picking up lunch, running around to accomplish what you need to do. On average you come into contact with more than 100 people a day, but how often do you make any connection with them? How often do you find yourself talking to strangers? While in my campus…