The two faces of stress: developing resilience and recognizing overload – Neuroscience News

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Summary: Stress, a reaction to demands, is not universally negative; this has its advantages. The positive side, eustress, can promote well-being and resilience. Researchers point out that the difference between helpful and harmful stress is largely a matter of perception and bodily response. However, chronic stress affects all organs and can cause anxiety, depression and …

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The study shows that our brain is very fast in recognizing food and it takes only 108 milliseconds.

Our Brains Are Incredibly Fast At Spotting Food, Taking Just 108 Milliseconds, Says Study

Experts examine the time course of food representation in the brain. The visual impact of food on our mental processes can be influenced by various factors such as hunger, personal food preferences and our emotional state. However, recent research has provided insights into the cognitive processes and speed with which the human mind identifies food …

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