This blog has written numerous times about the importance of acute stress for increased mental performance (such as here, here, and here). But once stress becomes long-term and chronic, it becomes a hindrance. But more than that, it can lead to mental illness. Scientists have … [Read more...] about New Findings on How Chronic Stress Can Cause Mental Illnesses
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21 Interesting Facts About Our Brain
Just a little over 20 years ago, we thought the brain's plasticity was fixed and could not change itself. However, recent uncoverings by science has debunked this myth and proven that the brain is capable of vast change. And that's just the beginning, a lot of money is being … [Read more...] about 21 Interesting Facts About Our Brain