Posts Tagged ‘cortex’
The Prefrontal Cortex: How to Reduce Your Impulsive Urges
The prefrontal cortex is a part of your brain that plays a major role in how you make decisions in your life. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen touch on some of the material from Dr. Amen’s new book, Feel Better Fast and Make It Last,…
Read MoreWhat Are the Psychological Causes of Suicide? – Pt. 2
Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary feeling, but what are the causes of those feelings of hopelessness? In the second episode of “Suicide Awareness Week,” Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the psychological causes that can lead to suicide or suicidal thoughts, as well as what can be done to treat these…
Read MoreBrain Science & Racism: Is Racism Genetically Inherited? – Pt. 3 with Pastor Miles McPherson
Many of us classify racists as those with deep unhappiness and hatred in their hearts, but could it possibly be that some of us are more wired for racist thoughts and behavior than others? The science may surprise you. In the third episode of “Racism and the Brain,” Dr. Daniel Amen, Tana Amen, and pastor…
Read MoreGet Your Prefrontal Cortex Working Like a CEO
The prefrontal cortex is like the executive part of the brain: it’s responsible for focus, forethought, impulse control, and empathy. But what happens when we have trouble in our frontal lobes? In Part 3 of the “Success Starts Here” series, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen explain how taking care of our frontal lobes is…
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