New research maps how the brain processes different aspects of life satisfaction

New research maps how the brain processes different aspects of life satisfaction

A new study suggests that the brain uses distinct neural pathways to process different aspects of personal well-being. The research indicates that evaluating family relationships activates specific memory-related brain regions, while assessing how one handles stress engages areas responsible for cognitive control. These findings were published recently in the journal Emotion. Psychologists and neuroscientists have struggled to define exactly wha…