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This Is the Equation for Happiness

Researchers at University College London were able to create an equation that could accurately predict the happiness of over 18,000 people, according to a new study. First, the researchers had 26 participants complete decisionmaking tasks in which their choices either led to monetary gains or losses. The researchers used fMRI imaging to measure their brain [...]

By Dr Ramesh Manocha|2014-08-29T22:32:25+10:00August 29th, 2014|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: brain activity, decision making, fMRI, Happiness, Happiness Equation, research, study, University College London|0 Comments

Empathy May Be Genetic

Do you jump to help the less fortunate, cry during sad movie scenes or tweet and post the latest topics and photos that excite or move you? If yes, you may be among the 20 percent of our population that is genetically predisposed to empathy. - Stony Brook Univ. via Empathy May Be Genetic.

By Dr Ramesh Manocha|2014-06-29T14:52:18+10:00June 29th, 2014|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Science & Research|Tags: awareness, Brain, emotional reaction, emotions, empathetic response, empathy, fMRI, genetics, HSP, processing sensory information, psychology, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, SPS|0 Comments