The New York Times

Key takeaways from Your Brain Is Not for Thinking

In stressful times, this surprising lesson from neuroscience may help to lessen your anxieties.

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Your brain’s most important job isn’t thinking; it’s running the systems of your body to keep you alive and well.

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