Monthly Archives: April 2023

The brain treats rejection like physical pain.

Did you know? The brain treats rejection like physical pain. We all know that rejection hurts, but neuroscience has concluded that it does in fact, literally, hurt. While the brain does not process emotional pain and physical pain identically, the … Continue reading

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Phobias can be passed down through DNA

Did you know? Phobias may be memories passed down through generations in DNA, according to new research. Family Studies Suggest a Genetic Link If a family member has a phobia, you are at an increased risk for a phobia as … Continue reading

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