A large brain imaging study suggests that insomnia, depression, and anxiety—often co-occurring—share overlapping brain abnormalities.

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A region of the brain known as the prefrontal cortex integrates the sensory and emotional aspects of pain by sending information to and from the amygdala and periaqueductal gray areas. Obray et al.

other parts of the brain are also involved. Neurons in the prefrontal cortex, which are responsible for decision-making and ...

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A clash of kings is coming. Eddie McGuire has revealed the Australian Football League plans to expand its yearly fixture to ...