BOCA RATON, FL (December 17, 2010) — It is well known that music arouses emotions. But why do some musical performances move us, while others leave us flat? Why do musicians spend years perfecting the subtle nuances that bring us to tears? Sci…
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Biofeedback for your brain?
Philadelphia, PA, 9 September, 2010 – There is new evidence that people can learn to control the activity of some brain regions when they get feedback signals provided by functional magnetic resonance brain imaging (fMRI).
Dr. Andrea Caria and col…
Hurts so good — neural clues to the calming effects of self-harm
Philadelphia, PA, 30 August 2010 – The notion that cutting or burning oneself could provide relief from emotional distress is difficult to understand for most people, but it is an experience reported commonly among people who compulsively hurt thems…