Some people are also more “suggestible” than others

• Hypnosis works by first decreasing activity in the brains ‘dorsal anterior cingulate’ area, responsible for decision making and evaluation.
• Secondly, it connects two regions of the brain, the insula and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex that increases the br...

One meta-analysis found 8 unique regions of the brain consistently changed in people experienced in meditation. These are:

• Rostrolateral prefrontal cortex
• Sensory cortices
• Insular cortex
• Hippocampus
• Anterior cingulate cortex

All you need to do [to increase serotonin levels] is remember positive events that have happened in your life. This simple act increases serotonin production in the anterior cingulate cortex, which is a region just behind the prefrontal cortex that controls attention.