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Anterior Midcingulate Cortex (AMCC)

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A brain area that gets larger when we engage in challenging tasks, acting as a 'willpower muscle' and a reserve for overcoming life's stresses. Its size and activity predict survival after major setbacks, and it atrophies with sedentary living or avoidance of challenges.

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A brain area that gets larger when we engage in challenging tasks, acting as a 'willpower muscle' and a reserve for overcoming life's stresses. Its size and activity predict survival after major setbacks, and it atrophies with sedentary living or avoidance of challenges.