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5 truths about your brain (that neuroscientists want you to know)

5 truths about your brain (that neuroscientists want you to know)

What you believe about your brain might be holding you back

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Julie Fratantoni, PhD
May 01, 2025
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1. Your Mindset Matters

Mindset isn’t fluffy.

It shapes your brain and your health.

Researchers conducted a study on stress with over 28,000 participants.

They asked them things like:

How much stress have you experienced in the last year?

Do you think that stress is harmful for your health?

Here’s what they found:

  • People who experienced a lot of stress had 43% increased risk of dying BUT it was only true for the people who said they believed stress was detrimental to their health.

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