Neuroplasticity

All you need are two pieces of paper, something to write with, and a timer:

• At the top of page 1 write, “What I’m grateful for" and on top of page 2, “What I’m anxious about.”
• For 7 seconds, focus on what you’re anxious about.
• Shift your focus to what...

A particular neuronal circuit between the two regions of the brain: the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex, is found to be responsible for alerting us when a particular threat has been eliminated.

The many neurological circuits between these two areas of the brain are

Neuroscience offers clues on how motivation works within the brain.

• Taking action. The motor loop in the brain enables one-action-at-a-time control. (We can't sit down and stand up at the same time.)
• The dopamine network explains whi...