The science of love addiction

Pain signal activates many regions of the brain like the brainstem, thalamus and multiple cortex areas. The brain surprisingly can suppress, amplify, reappraise and attenuate the incoming pain signal, coating it with emotions to turn up the volume.

The brain can talk to th...

... activates the same brain regions that physical pain does. And in the workplace, where we’re typically keen to demonstrate as much expertise, competence, and confidence as possible, it can feel particularly uncomfortable to make such requests.

The key to a successful request fo...

Neuroscience research shows you can keep your brain sharp in much the same way you keep your body fit.

• At work: Attack your big challenges first. Don’t waste your mornings with routine, repetitive tasks.
• At home: Take on more challenging hobbies. Do a crossword puzzle, play Sud...