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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Need Pain Relief? Schadenfreude or Altruism: It's Your Choice

Altruism alleviates physical pain by activating specific brain regions, while schadenfreude offers short-term relief but has destructive, addictive qualities.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What's Behind an Insatiable Appetite?

A brain circuit linked to sugar cravings overrides satiety signals.
Sugar engages opioid receptors, complicating dessert resistance.
Understanding cravings via brain biology can aid sugar management.
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