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Fight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)

Fight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)

SNS is responsible for the Fight or Flight response. When SNS is in overdrive, opposite activities are needed.

Brain, Stress, All blog posts, RegulationLauren SpigelmyerDecember 10, 2020The Behavior HubBrain, emotional brain, Nervous System, SNSComment

Your Brain's Cortisol Control Hub

While only 1% of brain weight, this Control Center regulates your body.

Brain, Emotions, All blog postsLauren SpigelmyerNovember 17, 2020The Behavior HubBrain, emotional brain, Hypothalamus Comment

Emotional Brain: The Barking Dog

The limbic system is several parts of the brain working together to form memories, regulate emotion, and also affects learning.

Brain, Stress, All blog posts, EmotionsLauren SpigelmyerSeptember 28, 2020The Behavior HubBarking Dog, Downstairs Brain, Brain, Emotions, Limbic System Comments