Taylor Brain Bytes

Dr. Taylor reads her New Year's Day poem.

By request, Dr. Taylor reads her holiday poems.

Growing up into balanced maturity takes time. It's likely not developed until late 20s or early 30s.

If the heart has its own intelligence, does it feel emotional pain? Apparently, it does. It occurs when a stressful event causes the left ventricle to dilate. Can one die of a broken heart?

The heart and the brain continually communicate. Patterns change during the day, based on your emotions. The brain appears to follow the heart's lead. "You are as you think in your heart."

How can you jumpstart healing from the social hurt of rejection? Take the best care of yourself as possible! It depends a lot on your mindset. Verbalizing thankfulness will help you heal.

Why does my heart hurt when I experience rejection? The brain processes social rejection much as it processes physical injury.

Why do my close friends get mad when I get sick? What happened to their empathy?!?

Where does sleep paralysis come from? What part of the brain does that affect or engage?

How does the brain keep me alive and functioning when I'm asleep? And how does it wake me up when I need to use the toilet?!?

We do use 100 percent of our brain ALL the time, though some of it may be subconscious.

Is the brain equally creative no matter the environment? What does working remotely do to creativity? What can interfere with the creative process? It is critical that individuals know how their brain works best!

What happens in the brain when you are listening to music versus performing? Six things happens in the brain when you listen to music, including a rise in dopamine. Oxytocin is released when you listen to live music. Performing music engages almost all areas of the brain at once.

How does lack of sleep impact the brain? Crash with fatigue or a sudden burst of energy? Sleep is linked with longevity and risk of making mistakes, including ingesting more calories!

What causes a person to have regrets? And what can we do about it? Is it because of disappointment, loss, or missed opportunities? Hanging on to regrets is not healthy! Ask yourself: who am I trying to please?

Why do we forget so much, when we take in so much information? Is the brain programmed to forget? Is information ever really lost?

What does momentary musical performing mean? Whistling? Drumming? Humming? Singing in the shower? These activities can affect one's mood! Do you whistle while you work?

Could you please give more information about PTSD, such as symptoms and treatment?

Don't families pull together during hard times instead of falling apart? Why is there so much domestic violence?

Is everyone at risk for PTSD because of the pandemic? How many will develop PTSD? How can I know if I'm at risk?

How is PTSD related to pandemics? Can PTSD happen to anyone? What "wars" are we in now?

What happens with Em (electromagnetic) energy between two persons who love each other? How does love affect heart and brain Em energy?

Can everyone pick up on electromagnetic (Em) energy with other people? Are animals sensitive to Em energy? How about physical touch?

How are heart neurons related to Em (electromagnetic) energy? How can it be detected? Do brain and heart neurons communicate?

What is "electromagnetic energy"? Is it real? Please explain!