Pain Really Is All In Your Head And Emotion Controls Intensity

In a recent post on NPR, John Hamilton explored how our brain controls our perception of pain. David Linden, a neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University, claims that “our perception of pain is shaped by brain circuits that are constantly filtering the information coming from our sensory nerves”. For more, listen to the story via the…

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Your Dog Can Read Your Emotions

Previous research we’ve highlighted on our blog suggested that humans are quite good at reading their pet dog’s facial expressions. But what about the other way around? How good are dogs at reading their owners’ emotions? Up until now, scientific evidence and research in this realm was lacking, but a new study finds that dogs are…

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Expression of the Month is Back!

Humintell is excited to announce the return of their photo contest! Submit to us a photo with your best facial expression! Grand Prize: 1 photograph will be selected to be put on our homepage with FACS coding. The winner will also be allowed to receive One (1) FREE license key OF THEIR CHOICE from any of…

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10 Nutrients That Make You Happy

Ever heard the phrase “You are what you eat”? In an article written by Maya Dangerfield written for Greatist, she outlines how foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids are not only super healthy, but can also increase happiness, lessen symptoms of depression, and quell anxiety. So can eating certain food really improve our…

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