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Memory Reconsolidation

Memory Reconsolidation About a week after a new memory is consolidated –stabilized– by the hippocampus, it transfers to the neocortex for long-term storage. The neocortex is the thin outer covering of the brain. Once stored in the neocortex, the memory can … Continue reading

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Extinguish Fear and Anxiety

Fear and Anxiety Underlying much of our fear and anxiety are unconscious emotional memories. Until recently, it was believed you were stuck with damaging emotional memories for life. It was believed that it were not possible to extinguish fear and anxiety. … Continue reading

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