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Microexpressions Differentiate Truths from Lies about Future Malicious Intent
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"While there has been a general consensus that microexpressions play a significant role in deception detection for decades, in reality there had never been a research study published in a peer-reviewed, scientific journal that documented that claim. Until now."
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Power Poses - another study
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There had been some doubt shed on Dr Amy Cuddy's research on power poses and this study vindicates her original work. Power poses do work. It was a meta-analysis of 73 studies, conducted by an independent research team. Effects on emotions & behaviors are “robust.”
- Neuroscience study uncovers new details about the intimate link between sleep and anxiety [permalink]
- What hypnosis does to your brain, and how it can improve your health [permalink]
- The thinking benefits of doodling [permalink]
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This Is Your Brain On Storytelling: The Chemistry Of Modern Communication
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Interesting article on some of the chemistry (neurotransmitters) involved during story telling
- Mindfulness meditation alters neurophysiological characteristics that are linked to anxiety and depression [permalink]
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Neuroscientists have identified how exactly a deep breath changes your mind
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"This recent study finally answers these questions by showing that volitionally controlling our respirational, even merely focusing on one’s breathing, yield additional access and synchrony between brain areas. This understanding may lead to greater control, focus, calmness, and emotional control."
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Dramatically Reduces Inflammation [permalink]
- I Now Suspect the Vagus Nerve Is the Key to Well-being [permalink]