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quote: neuroscience of singing

Byheartwideopen January 9, 2017

The neuroscience of singing shows that when we sing our neurotransmitters connect in new and different ways. It fires up the right temporal lobe of our brain, releasing endorphins that make us smarter, healthier, happier and more creative. When we sing with other people this effect is amplified. — Cassandra Sheppard

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article: the science of forgiveness

Byheartwideopen September 14, 2016

Why is forgiveness so important for our emotional well being? Nick Seneca Jankel writes, “A research study asked people to recall someone who they thought had offended or upset them. Instantly their stress response was aroused. As they were asked to forgive the person, their stress response dipped back to resting levels. When we forgive…

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