Regularly engaging in vagus nerve stimulation supports both mental and physical well-being, writes columnist Claire Nielsen.
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When American golfer Gary Woodland won the US Open tournament in 2019, he was on top of the world. Just four years later, he ...
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Your fear is a survival tool, but sometimes, it overreacts -- making us afraid of things that aren’t true threats. A new study shows how the brain learns to let go of unnecessary fears ...
"The message up to the brain is saying, 'Hold on, I'm actually safe right now. That alarm is a false alarm.'" (Related: Here's what fear does to your brain and your body.) One of the most ...