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'As if a shudder ran from its brain to its body': The neuroscientists that learned to control memories in rodents

In this adapted excerpt from "How to Change a Memory," author and neuroscientist Steve Ramirez recounts the events that led ...

Study finds exercise rewires your brain for better self-control – how to apply it to your workouts

New research in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests exercise may be one way to boost that self-control.

Why you laugh when you feel uncomfortable and what your brain is really doing

An unexpected giggle during tense moments isn't humor, but your brain's stress regulator. This nervous laughter, a coping ...
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How fear hijacks your brain during scam calls and ways to stay rational

Scam calls exploit the brain's fear response to trigger panic and irrational decisions. Mindfulness and awareness can help ...