Culture Club | Anatomy of Happiness
A lecture by Dr. Liat Edri on the connection between body and mind, the physiological mechanisms of happiness, and serotonin production in the brain. Mercaz HaBama, Ganei Tikva.
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The Anatomy of Happiness
Lecturer: Dr. Liat Edri, PhD, specialist in biology and medical genetics.
Graduate of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in life sciences, with a specialization in human genetics; graduate of a doctorate in life sciences.
Happiness is an elusive concept that we all strive for, but it is sometimes approached primarily through psychological tools. This lecture, “The Anatomy of Happiness,” or “The Physiology of Resilience,” presents an innovative and fascinating perspective on happiness, emphasizing the inseparable connection between body and mind. In the lecture, we will learn how the physiological mechanisms in our brains, such as the production of the happiness hormone serotonin, are influenced by our diet, medications, and other factors.
Photo: Nati Yakubovitch
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