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Doing Math Can Literally Cause You Pain

A study by the University of Chicago has shown that doing math can literally hurt your brain. Turns out that the preparation and anxiety preceding a math question can trigger certain regions of the brain, causing physical discomfort or pain. From Medical Xpress:

By Tom Z

November 5, 2012

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