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The Neuroscience of Regret

The Neuroscience of Regret | Science News | Scoop.it

We often associate regret with old age – the tragic image of an elderly person feeling regretful over opportunities forever missed. Now, groundbreaking new brain research shows how this stereotype may be true, at least for a portion of the elderly who are depressed. On the other hand, healthy aging may involve the ability to regulate regret in the brain, and move on emotionally when there is nothing more that can be done. If we can teach depressed, older people to think like their more optimistic peers, we may be able to help them let go of regret.  


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Genetic Study Offers Clues to How Intelligence Changes Through Life

Genetic Study Offers Clues to How Intelligence Changes Through Life | Science News | Scoop.it
Genetic study offers clues to how intelligence changes through life. Read about genetics, intelligence and cognitive science at NeuroscienceNews.com.
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Learn something new – your brain will thank you

Learn something new – your brain will thank you | Science News | Scoop.it

What stops many people from learning something new is the thought that they are too old, not good enough or just plain busy. If my own experience is any guide, none of these matter much. Taking up an instrument (starting at age 38) has been one of the most challenging but rewarding things I've ever done.

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