Putting feelings into words can help your brain process them. Saying “I feel angry,” “I feel hungry,” or “I feel love” lowers activity in the amygdala, which reacts strongly to emotions. At the same time, the right ventrolateral prefrontal cortex becomes more active. These brain areas work together, helping the brain manage all types of feelings more clearly.
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#The_NewYorker🇺🇸📕[PDF]⬇️
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This week’s New Yorker races through #Fall with essays on #AI expansion, #MentalHealth visualization, and the evolution of #PoliticalCommunication in the Trump era. Jia Tolentino profiles #JenniferLawrence with trademark insight, while Justin Chang reviews Yorgos Lanthimos’s surreal new film Bugonia. Jill Lepore decodes America’s shifting presidential tone, and Stephen Witt warns of the data-center deluge. Plus, poetry by Patricia Lockwood and Monica Ferrell, and art in L.A. reimagining Confederate history. A rich issue blending intellect, art, and the pulse of modern life. #TheNewYorker#Culture#Cinema#Art#Poetry#AI
In Japan, a marketing campaign called 'kokoro no kaze' (a cold of the soul) was used to promote antidepressants, increasing sales sixfold. It falsely suggested depression was simple and temporary like a cold, hiding the true treatment needs. This led to over-medication and potential harm. Now, companies focus on bipolar disorder, risking similar issues. 🚨💊
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February Startup Fundraising Highlights
MAVOCO AG raises $11.37M for IoT software solutions. 🛠️
Sirius Medical secures $10.33M for medical innovations. 🏥
Little Otter, focusing on children's mental health, raises $9.50M. 🌱
Lorikeet collects $9M for AI-driven issue resolution tools. 🤖
Easpeed Technology gains $7.92M for aerial imaging advancements. 📷
Digital Entertainment Asset earns $6.44M to enhance labor through gamification. 🎮
SimpliFed raises $4M for virtual breastfeeding support. 👶
EPYR brings in $3.10M for renewable heat solutions. ♻️
Presentation AI receives $3M to streamline presentation creation. 📊
LogicStar AI raises $3M to fix bugs in applications. 🔧
#IoT#Healthcare#MentalHealth#AI#Tech#Startups#Funding#RenewableEnergy#Gaming#Web3#Breastfeeding#Presentation#Efficiency#Innovation#ThermalEnergy#BugFixing#Software#Growth#Connectivity#Crowdsourcing
The Adonis Complex, also called bigorexia or muscle dysmorphia, mostly affects men. It is a body image problem where men worry their body is not muscular enough. It can cause anxiety, shame, social avoidance, excessive gym time, strict diets, and sometimes steroid use. Therapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy, can help change negative thoughts and reduce unhealthy behaviors.
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In 1988, a man with severe OCD and a fear of germs shot himself in the head. Miraculously, the bullet did not kill him but changed his mental illness, it was still there but not as severe as before. It is believed the brain injury changed the areas that caused his disorders. 🧠
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Why boredom is essential for your mental wellbeing
Boredom is crucial for mental well-being, as it activates the brain's default mode network (0:24-0:26), fostering self-reflection and a sense of meaning (1:19-1:28). Constantly avoiding boredom with devices, like phones (1:50-2:07), prevents this vital process, contributing to depression and anxiety (2:26-2:40).
To counter this, the video recommends embracing boredom by:
Avoiding devices during workouts and commutes (2:47-3:06).
Implementing device-free times, such as evenings or meals (3:53-4:07).
Taking regular social media breaks (4:12-4:18).
By doing so, individuals can find greater meaning, happiness, and engagement in their lives (3:27-3:39).