Research has indicated that awe seems to encourage collaboration, for one; it also appears to slow down our perception of the passage of time. And the latest study, published recently in the journal Emotion, suggests that feeling awe may promote good health. More. Still More.
In a mother’s womb were two babies. One asked the other: “Do you believe in life after delivery?” The other replied, “Why, of course. There has to be something after delivery. Maybe we are here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later.” “Nonsense” said the first. “There is no life after delivery. What …
There’s a master “circadian clock” in your brain that maintains your rhythms of sleeping and waking — and for the first time, scientists may have found a way to control it. Researchers at Vanderbilt University have discovered a “reset” button for this biological clock, which could pave the way for more effective treatments for seasonal …
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Ghost Boy” author Martin Pistorius was trapped inside his own body for over a decade. He joins HuffPost Live to discuss the emotional toll of being unable to move or communicate with the world around him, and the joy of waking up. Originally aired on February 3, 2015 More.
Mental strength requires a three-pronged approach — managing our thoughts, regulating our emotions, and behaving productively despite our circumstances. While all three areas can be a struggle, it’s often our thoughts that make it most difficult to be mentally strong. As we go about our daily routines, our internal monologue narrates our experience. Our self-talk …
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Those with more reactive amygdalae at the start of the study were found to experience more severe symptoms of anxiety and depression in response to later stressful life events. However, an overactive amygdala alone was not enough to predict anxiety and depression. These symptoms had to first be triggered by a stressful life event. These …
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