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Deliberate Thinking and Social Connection for a Healthy Brain
Thinking requires effort, and our brains tend to choose the easier path, relying on instinctive responses rather than deliberate thinking. Research shows that social isolation during lockdowns can physically change the brain, causing the amygdala to shrink and become more trigger-happy, leading to increased feelings of outrage. Lack of social connections impacts brain health, as our brains thrive when we are connected with others.