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Why Your Brain Loves Good Storytelling

By Paul J. Zak — 2014

Many business people have already discovered the power of storytelling in a practical sense – they have observed how compelling a well-constructed narrative can be. But recent scientific work is putting a much finer point on just how stories change our attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.

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Cathleen Crichton-Stuart
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6 Simple, Accessible Ways to Start to Feel Healthier

Some of the most effective methods people can use to improve their health are also the most accessible. The following six practices demonstrate how valuable it can be to go back to basics when it comes to well-being.

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Edward Group
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What to Eat for Optimal Mental Health

The food you eat can have just as profound an effect on your brain and your mental health as the drugs prescribed by your doctor. The reason: Your gut and your brain are in constant communication with each other.

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Yoga May Be Good for the Brain

A weekly routine of yoga and meditation may strengthen thinking skills and help to stave off aging-related mental decline, according to a new study of older adults with early signs of memory problems.

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Gretchen Reynolds
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One Easy Way to Find Your Life’s Purpose and Boost Your Brain’s Health

Identifying your purpose in life not only enriches your day-to-day continuum, it also improves your brain health.

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Maria Nemeth
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You Can Train Your Brain to Thrive During Trauma & Stress—Here’s How

What if we told you that you could actually train your brain to cope after trauma? Elizabeth A.

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Elizabeth A. Stanley
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Storytelling Across the Ages

From our earliest times of uncertainty, it seems, we have searched for a happy ending.

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Adam Gopnik
2020
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Elena Ferrante: A Power of Our Own

Power is a story told by women. For centuries, men have colonized storytelling. That era is over.

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Elena Ferrante
2019
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How to Tell a Story

Before there was history, there was storytelling. It’s essential to our human identity. The stories we tell are how we know who we are.

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Daniel McDermon
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The Importance of Storytelling with Your Family | John McCormick

Storytelling expert John McCormick chatted to us about how storytelling can aid literacy and development. Read his own experiences as a ‘story dad’ alongside some handy tips and tricks.

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Penguin.co.uk
2018
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