Ella Shanar

Psychology & Neuroscience

Psychology and neuroscience contributor exploring the biological foundations of behavior, including decision-making, stress, sleep, and empathy. Ella's articles bridge cognitive science with practical mental health insights.

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Psychology

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Cognitive Dissonance: The Mental Struggle Between Beliefs and Actions

Cognitive dissonance is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when an individual experiences mental discomfort due to holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, or when their...

Aug 20240 words

Neurology

1,810

Mirror Neurons: The Brain's Mechanism for Empathy and Imitation

Mirror neurons are a unique class of neurons that fire both when an individual performs an action and when they observe someone else performing the same action. Discovered in the early 1990s by a...

Aug 20240 words

Preventive Medicine

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The Neuroscience of Decision-Making: How Our Brain Chooses

The process of decision-making is a fascinating and complex phenomenon that intertwines cognition, emotion, and biology. Every choice, whether it's as mundane as deciding what to eat for breakfast or...

Aug 20240 words

Neurology

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The Science of Sleep: Why We Need It and What Happens When We Don’t Get Enough

Sleep is a vital biological process that is essential for our overall health and well-being. Despite its importance, many people struggle to get enough sleep, leading to a range of physical and...

Aug 20240 words

Physiotherapy

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The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Behavior

Childhood is a formative period in a person’s life, where experiences shape not only immediate behavior but also long-term psychological and emotional well-being. Among these experiences, trauma...

Aug 20240 words

Psychology

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The Biology of Stress: How Chronic Stress Affects the Body

Stress is a natural response to challenges or threats, designed to help us cope with demanding situations. However, when stress becomes chronic, it can have serious negative effects on the body....

Aug 20240 words

Psychology

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The Psychology of Motivation: What Drives Us?

Motivation is the driving force behind our actions, determining why we do what we do. It’s the spark that ignites our goals and fuels our persistence in achieving them. But what exactly drives...

Aug 20240 words

Gastroenterology

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The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Mental Health

The gut microbiome, the complex community of trillions of microorganisms living in our digestive tract, has been increasingly recognized for its significant influence on overall health. While the gut...

Aug 20240 words