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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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Why You Shouldn’t Take a Flying Leap at Healthy

If you want to improve your health, treat it like school. Changes made in a hurry won’t last.

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Yoni Freedhoff
2014
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This Ugly Diet and Weight-Related Complication Is Crippling Care and Progress

Blame and shame will not lead to sustainable weight loss.

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Yoni Freedhoff
2014
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How to Be Healthy, in Just 48 Words

Daytime television talk shows, popular podcasts and diet books on the New York Times best-seller list would have you believe that being healthy is complicated. Forget fad diets and fitness gimmicks. Just stick to the basics.

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Yoni Freedhoff
2020
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Speaking of Psychology: Keeping Your Brain Fit Episode 28

Much like in our arms or legs, our brain’s “muscles” can rebuild and grow if they’re given the right exercise. In this episode, neuroscientist Tracey Shors talks about how her research has led her to explore links between physical and mental exercise.

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American Psychological Association
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The Feldenkrais Method

The Feldenkrais Method is about working with people around the issues of the acquisition of skill, efficiency, simplicity and other improvements in movement and ability.

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Paul Rubin
1995
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Sanjay Gupta’s Prescription for Brain Health

Medical reporter says lifestyle changes are key to resilience

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2020
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The Big Brain Benefits of Meditation

Science proves meditating restructures your brain and trains it to concentrate, feel greater compassion, cope with stress, and more.

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Kelly McGonigal
2010
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Forget About Your Genes, You Can Be the Author, Not the Victim, of Your Health

Science proves how important your thoughts and beliefs are when it comes to your physical health.

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Christine Bradstreet
2019
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