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FeaturedNeuroscience·September 28, 2016·3 min readHow the Brain Decides Between Effort and RewardA new study reports on how our brain decides if performing a certain task is worth the effort.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 24, 2018·5 min readMeditation Affects Brain Networks Differently in Long Term Meditators and NovicesResearchers discover differences in the brain's emotional networks between those who do not meditate, novice meditators and those who have practiced meditation for a long time.Read More