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Kelly G Lambert, professor of neuro science at RandolphMacon College in Ashland, Virginia, has been involved in studying the mammalian brain and is one of the foremost researchers on neurochemicals. She has written two popular books, 'Lifting Depression' and 'The Lab Rat Chronicles', besides textbooks. Currently, she is writing 'Cracking the Brain's Code: Making Smart Decisions in an Uncertain World'. Here, she explains how people can 'activate' the brain's neurochemicals themselves..
Although we typically think that we can only alter the neu- rochemicals in our brains through the use of psycho- active drugs (antidepres- sants, anti-anxiety drugs, etc), the brain naturally alters neurochemicals as it engages in adaptive and natural behaviours. I refer to the ability to change the brain's neurochemicals through various behaviours as Behaviourceuticals. A few examples include:
Hobbies | Pursue your passion
Running | Rx for the brain
Repetitive behaviours | Pace out stress
Social contact | Jhappi works
Gaining a sense of mastery
Prehistoric lessons
Kelly G Lambert, professor of neuro science at RandolphMacon College in Ashland, Virginia, has been involved in studying the mammalian brain and is one of the foremost researchers on neurochemicals. She has written two popular books, 'Lifting Depression' and 'The Lab Rat Chronicles', besides textbooks. Currently, she is writing 'Cracking the Brain's Code: Making Smart Decisions in an Uncertain World'. Here, she explains how people can 'activate' the brain's neurochemicals themselves..
Although we typically think that we can only alter the neu- rochemicals in our brains through the use of psycho- active drugs (antidepres- sants, anti-anxiety drugs, etc), the brain naturally alters neurochemicals as it engages in adaptive and natural behaviours. I refer to the ability to change the brain's neurochemicals through various behaviours as Behaviourceuticals. A few examples include:
Hobbies | Pursue your passion
Running | Rx for the brain
Repetitive behaviours | Pace out stress
Social contact | Jhappi works
Gaining a sense of mastery
Prehistoric lessons
Kelly G Lambert, professor of neuro science at RandolphMacon College in Ashland, Virginia, has been involved in studying the mammalian brain and is one of the foremost researchers on neurochemicals.
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