You're reinforcing a neural pathway. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors, just like repeating phrases to calm the anxiety caused by obsessions. Honestly, it's hard to say for sure how many people ...

Nearly half of our daily activities are performed out of habit, occurring with minimal conscious thought. These automated behavioral patterns, ranging from morning routines to evening scrolling, ...

Stanford Medicine investigators have replicated, in a lab dish, one of the most prominent human nervous pathways for sensing pain. This nerve circuit transmits sensations from the body’s skin to the ...

Successful founders are moving beyond data analysis, embracing visualization and intuition for business success. Like Olympic athletes, they use mental rehearsal to rewire their brains, trusting gut ...