Listen Steve Maier – Stress and the Brain
When you’re wounded, or you’re running from a tiger, the ancient parts of your brain sound an alarm that can save your life. But if the alarm goes off at the drop of a hat, or if it sticks in the on position, it can stress your health. That’s why CU-Boulder’s Steve Maier does research about a newer part of the brain-the ventral prefrontal medial cortex –which helps the ancient brain let go of the panic button.
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