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Think You’ll Absolutely Hate It? Your Brain May Have Other Plans

Brain imaging research found depression changes how the brain responds to rewards. Here's why acting before motivation returns may give your brain new information.

By Elliot O·Sep 1, 2026
Think You’ll Absolutely Hate It? Your Brain May Have Other Plans

Originally reported by MindBodyGreen.

Brain imaging research found depression changes how the brain responds to rewards. Here's why acting before motivation returns may give your brain new information.

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