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Brain Mechanisms that Give the Iceman Unusual Resistance to Cold

By Wayne State University—Office of the Vice President for Research — 2018

Dutch adventurer Wim Hof is known as ‘The Iceman’ for good reason. Hof established several world records for prolonged resistance to cold exposure, an ability he attributes to a self-developed set of techniques of breathing and meditation—known as the Wim Hof Method. Yet, how his brain responds during cold exposure and what brain mechanisms may endow him with this resistance have not been studied—until now.

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John Bradshaw on Moral Intelligence Living Smart With Patricia Gras

Author, counselor, theologian and lecturer John Bradshaw discusses his newest book, Reclaiming Virtue, the definition of virtue and how to live life with moral intelligence.

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Gordon Neufeld: Making Sense of Anxiety in Children and Youth

Dr. Gordon Neufeld speaks at The Dalai Lama Center about Anxiety in Children and Youth.

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Wired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner’s Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship

Wired for Love is a complete insider’s guide to understanding your partner’s brain and enjoying a romantic relationship built on love and trust.

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