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No.1 Neuroscientist: Why You Should Always Look Into Someone’s Left Eye! & How Stress Leaks Through Skin, Is Contagious & Gives You Belly Fat! Dr. Tara Swart
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Stress Contagion and Eye Contact
- Stress is contagious, transferring between people through subtle cues like micro-facial expressions.
- This emotional contagion is similar to how women's menstrual cycles synchronize when they live or work together.
- Right eye to left eye contact is the most bonding, stemming from the way mothers typically hold their babies.
- This eye contact impacts the amygdala, the brain's emotional center, building emotional resonance and trust.
- Other bonding behaviors like hugs and laughter increase oxytocin levels, further lowering guards and promoting connection.
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