Tag: fear

ScienceDaily (June 23, 2010) A fascinating new study combines snakes with brain imaging in order to uncover neural mechanisms associated with "courage." The research, published by Cell Press in the June 24 issue of the journal Neuron, provides new insight into what happens in the brain when an individual voluntarily performs an action opposite to that promoted by ongoing fear and may even lead to new treatment strategies for those who exhibit a failure to overcome their fear.

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Daring young men and women, not always with the greatest of ease, are taking flying trapeze classes to give their fitness workouts a jolt.

Enthusiasts, who swing, jump, flip and fly through the air, say "flying" builds muscle strength, stamina, balance and coordination. Then there's the mind thing.