Anxiety is associated with reduced activity in brain’s cognitive control network. The cognitive control network is essential for regulating thoughts and emotions. Impaired function in this network could contribute to symptoms of anxiety, such as an inability to control unrealistic worries.
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PsyPost
Anxiety is associated with reduced activity in brain’s cognitive control network
A recent study published in Psychophysiology sheds light on the relationship between anxiety and brain function, specifically focusing on how anxiety impacts the cognitive control network of the brain.
A new framework proposed by researchers suggests that tailoring specific mindfulness practices—such as focused attention 🧘♀️ or open monitoring 🧠—to different types of anxiety 😰 could improve cognitive control and reduce symptoms more effectively than a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Arts & Sciences
Can mindfulness combat anxiety?
WashU researchers explore an ancient remedy for modern worries.
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**TV-viewing 📺 and gaming 🎮 were associated with increased focus relative to baseline, whereas social media use 📱 was associated with decreased focus. Even short durations of screen use have measurable effects on brain regions involved in cognitive control, emotion, and social decision making.**
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Nature
Changes in prefrontal hemodynamics and mood states during screen use: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study
Scientific Reports - Changes in prefrontal hemodynamics and mood states during screen use: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study
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