According to the research of neuroscientists Mark Waldman and Andrew Newberg, if I were to put you into an fMRI scanner—a huge donut-shaped magnet that can take a video of the neural changes happening in your brain—and flash the word “NO” for less than one second, you’d see a sudden release of dozens of stress-producing hormones and neurotransmitters. These chemicals immediately interrupt the normal functioning of your brain, impairing logic, … Continue reading The Destructive Power of Negative Thoughts and Words