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Scientists hope simple training through an app, which is under development, could help people banish intrusive thoughts ...

A new study shows that sleep deprivation can inhibit the brain’s ability to suppress unwanted memories and intrusive thoughts. (Envato Elements pic) In a study published in the journal PNAS ...

Have you ever tried to lose weight just by not thinking about food? Have you tried to play it cool and not call (or email or text) a love interest by blocking out all thoughts about that person?

Well-rested participants asked to suppress the memory had more activity in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex -- a brain region that controls thoughts, actions and emotions -- compared to ...

If you’re well rested, your brain will be able to quickly suppress the negative memory. But if you are someone who is plagued by insomnia, then intrusive thoughts about what happened—and the ...

While causes can vary, there are some common triggers for racing thoughts at night ... "Sleep deprivation can suppress immune function, make one more susceptible to infections, and cause unhealthy ...

Four male friends are reunited after not being in contact with each other for several years. However, the meeting place is Purgatory, the afterlife state of limbo between heaven and hell.

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When participants were taught to suppress either their fearful or neutral thoughts over the course of three days, they reported feeling less anxious, having fewer negative feelings, and being less ...