Something You Should Know

How Emotions Control Your Thoughts and Actions & What You Never Knew About Elevators

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Sep 25, 2023
Learn how to combat memory loss in older people and understand the science behind emotions with William Cone, PhD and Julia DiGangi. Also, get to know the fascinating history and technology of elevators with Dr. Lee Gray.
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INSIGHT

Causes of Memory Loss in Aging

  • Memory loss in older adults often relates more to inactivity or medication than inevitable aging.
  • Increasing physical activity and reviewing medications can significantly improve memory in older individuals.
INSIGHT

Brain Hates Uncertainty

  • The brain is a pattern detection machine that struggles most with uncertainty and confusion.
  • Obsessive certainty-seeking triggers more anxiety and fear, worsening emotional health rather than helping it.
ADVICE

Build Self-Trust Over Control

  • Focus on cultivating self-trust instead of trying to control others around you.
  • Accept that others may not behave as you want and trust that you'll still be okay emotionally.
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