BrainChanges
Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships
Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships Pornography use has been linked to lasting harm to the brain and relationships, including reduced gray matter in the reward system, desensitization, and increased cravings for more extreme content. Research suggests that problematic pornography use […]
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Seeing trauma triggers changes in the brain
Seeing trauma triggers changes in the brain New research reveals that witnessing trauma triggers unique brain changes, distinct from those caused by experiencing trauma firsthand. For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand. But what about those who witness it—military veterans, first responders, health care workers, or […]
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