[Part 5] Why can't I make a decision even though I want to throw things away?

The neuroscience of "hoarding disorder" and the mechanism behind the inability to let go of thingsYou decide to start tidying ...
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Stanford maps the insular cortex deep inside the human brain

A map has been created of the "insular cortex," a brain region located deep within the cerebrum that has been difficult to observe in detail. The work is expected to provide a starting point for ...
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Scientists uncover why chronic pain persists — a tiny region called the caudal granular insular cortex holds the answer

A light brush of fabric against skin should not cause agony. But for the roughly 51 million American adults living with chronic pain, that is often exactly what happens. Now, a study published in May ...
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Detailed brain map reveals how the insula shapes bodily sensations and processes pain

Tucked deep within the human brain's lateral fissure, beneath layers of the cerebral cortex, lies the insula. It is the hub that controls sensations ranging from pain and physical touch to hunger and ...