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Want to Boost Your Brain's Oxytocin Production? The Key May Lie in Your Gut

Want to Boost Your Brain's Oxytocin Production? The Key May Lie in Your Gut

How can you naturally boost your brain's oxytocin production by focusing on gut health? Recent research highlights the critical role of gut microbes in human health, particularly focusing on Limosilactobacillus reuteri 6475, which promotes the release of oxytocin in the gut via secretin signaling. Read on to discover more.

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Brain Facts: How It Works, Why It Matters, and How Experiences Shape The Brain

Brain Facts: How It Works, Why It Matters, and How Experiences Shape The Brain

Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett helps us better understand the intricate mechanisms through which our brain governs our internal functions, shapes our perceptions, and influences various facets of human nature, including emotion and interpersonal dynamics.

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Explaining Neurochemistry & Emotions: An Interview with Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D.

Explaining Neurochemistry & Emotions: An Interview with Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D.

Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D., top cited scientist for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience, joins us today as she shares some insights about her book, How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain. She expands on her famous TED talk in this discussion as she further explains how neuroscience reveals how our brains work and construct all of our experiences. She shares that what we see, hear and feel is very different from the way we experience it.

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