Mirror Neurons

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Stop “Catching” Stress: A Mirror Neuron Trick that Works

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 16, 2025

Your Mirror Neuron System doesn’t just mirror actions. It mirrors emotions.

This means that when you spend time around people who are stressed, anxious, angry, or happy or cheerful… your brain tends to copy them.

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The Science of Action Observation

By Dr David R Hamilton | June 25, 2025

Now, this is going to sound a bit “out there,” but research show that you can get stronger by watching someone work out.

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Pass It On: The Surprising Science of Contagious Happiness

By Dr David R Hamilton | March 10, 2025

Without even trying, you start to feel a little lighter, a little happier. What if I told you this isn’t just a coincidence, but a well-documented scientific phenomenon? And the further effects are quite astonishing.

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The amazing power of observation

By Dr David R Hamilton | June 10, 2022

Doing the reps increased strength by 50%. Amazingly, observing the reps increased strength by 32%.

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