http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/23/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/ Brain Fitness and Cognitive Health news Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:58:08 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/23/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-65254 growfromwithin.com » Top 10 Ways to Create a Limitless Life - Step 10 - Giving and Receiving Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:25:49 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/24/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/#comment-65254 [...] The act of giving can even make you feel better on a physical level. Researchers have found that the mesolimbic pathway is activated by charitable giving. This area is one of the major pathways where you find the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is associated with the brain’s pleasure system. Furthermore, donating also appears to increase the release of oxytocin, a hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter and is involved in social bonding and building trust between people. From SharpBrains.com [...] [...] The act of giving can even make you feel better on a physical level. Researchers have found that the mesolimbic pathway is activated by charitable giving. This area is one of the major pathways where you find the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is associated with the brain’s pleasure system. Furthermore, donating also appears to increase the release of oxytocin, a hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter and is involved in social bonding and building trust between people. From SharpBrains.com [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/23/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-1757 Caroline Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:10:44 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/24/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/#comment-1757 Thanks Mark! Thanks Mark!

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/23/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-1719 Polliwog Presents: Carnival of Good Stuff » Blog Archive » Carnival of Good Stuff #1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 21:04:48 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/24/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/#comment-1719 [...] Caroline Latham shows us the scientific research that proves that doing good really is good for us in Tis Better to Give Than to Receive posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution. [...] [...] Caroline Latham shows us the scientific research that proves that doing good really is good for us in Tis Better to Give Than to Receive posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution. [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/23/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-1651 » Happiness Carnival - December 31, 2006 - Think Happy Thoughts Happiness Blog Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:24:32 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/24/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/#comment-1651 [...] Caroline Latham presents Tis Better to Give Than to Receive posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Giving really does make you happy!” [...] [...] Caroline Latham presents Tis Better to Give Than to Receive posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Giving really does make you happy!” [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/23/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-1625 Widows Quest » Carnival of Positive Thinking Tue, 02 Jan 2007 11:31:09 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/24/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/#comment-1625 [...] Caroline Latham presents Tis Better to Give Than to Receive posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Doing good is good for your brain, and it feels good. If the winter or holiday blues have set in, try doing something for someone else. You’ll feel better for it!” [...] [...] Caroline Latham presents Tis Better to Give Than to Receive posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Doing good is good for your brain, and it feels good. If the winter or holiday blues have set in, try doing something for someone else. You’ll feel better for it!” [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/23/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-1585 Mark McManus Mon, 01 Jan 2007 17:26:21 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/24/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/#comment-1585 Very good article Caroline, that's news to me. Well found! Very good article Caroline, that’s news to me. Well found!

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/23/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-1580 Carnival of Family Life - Bring on 2007 - Be A Good Dad Mon, 01 Jan 2007 16:33:22 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/24/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/#comment-1580 [...] Caroline Latham presents Tis Better to Give Than to Receive posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution. [...] [...] Caroline Latham presents Tis Better to Give Than to Receive posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution. [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/23/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-1523 Creating a Better Life » The Personal Development Carnival - December 31, 2006 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 10:08:05 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/24/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/#comment-1523 [...] Caroline Latham presents Tis Better to Give Than to Receive posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Take care of someone else and feel better yourself!” [...] [...] Caroline Latham presents Tis Better to Give Than to Receive posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Take care of someone else and feel better yourself!” [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/23/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-1521 Caroline Sun, 31 Dec 2006 09:55:32 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/24/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/#comment-1521 Damien, Hueina, and Isabella - Glad you enjoyed the post - you're giving me my dopamine rush now!! Happy new year to all, Caroline Damien, Hueina, and Isabella –
Glad you enjoyed the post – you’re giving me my dopamine rush now!!
Happy new year to all,
Caroline

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/23/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/comment-page-1/#comment-1518 isabella mori Sun, 31 Dec 2006 06:56:50 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/24/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/#comment-1518 what an interesting finding! thanks for bringing us this information. coincidentally, i just heard that this year, canadians have given more than any other year. what a bunch of pleasure seekers we are! what an interesting finding! thanks for bringing us this information. coincidentally, i just heard that this year, canadians have given more than any other year. what a bunch of pleasure seekers we are!

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