We all get upset from time to time—some of us more than others. Whether we’re sad about the loss of a loved one, angry at friends or family, or fearful about the state of the world, it often feels good to let it all out. [Read more…] about To lower stress levels (ours and others’), practice cognitive reframing instead of venting
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CES: what would blow your mind — brain-zapping headset or smart kettle? (Financial Times):
“A three-year-old start-up called Thync wanted to strap a prototype of its brain-zapping headset to my temples, with the intention of altering my mood. As wearable devices go, it sounded a refreshing change from [Read more…] about Next: Dealing with opportunities and challenges from mood-altering consumer wearables
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Brain Researchers Start Mapping the Human ‘Connectome’
Brain Researchers Start Mapping the Human ‘Connectome’ (Press release):
“Analogous to the Human Genome Project—which mapped the human genetic code—the Human Connectome Project seeks to map “the complete, point-to-point spatial connectivity of neural pathways in the brain,” according to Arthur W. Toga, PhD, and colleagues of David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles. They write, “For neuroscientists and the lay public alike, the ability to assess, measure, and explore this wealth of layered information concerning how the brain is wired is a much sought after prize.”
“The 100 billion neurons of the human nervous system interconnect to form a relatively small number of “functional neural networks” responsible for behavior and thought. However, even after more than a century of research, there is no comprehensive map of the connections of the human brain.”
–> To Learn More: To Be (Your Connectome), or Not to Be (Your Genome)
