Dacher Keltner, a psychology professor at UC Berkeley, has dedicated his work to studying awe and its positive effects on our bodies and relationships. He found that experiencing awe deactivates the default mode network in the brain, activates the vagus nerve, and reduces inflammation. To experience more awe, Keltner suggests taking an “awe walk” and noticing the beauty and wonder in the world around us. Studies show that practicing awe can reduce pain and distress, decrease self-focus, and lead to overall well-being.
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‘Missed opportunities’ by hospital to prevent death of baby after rupture of mother’s womb, coroner finds
The Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar issued an apology at a sitting of Dublin District Coroner’s Court for “missed opportunities” in preventing the death of Ceire Foran's unusually large baby due to a ruptured uterus during labour five years ago. The coroner concluded that there were deficiencies in the care provided to the baby girl and her mother, Ceire Foran, leading to the hospital's acknowledgment of their shortcomings in the case. Full Article
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