Discover the fascinating secrets of the brain and mental health with neuroscientist Dragoș Cîrneci. In these conferences, we explored myths and truths about the brain, understanding how it works, and the impact of our activities on mental health. From the perception of time in the brain to the connection between the nervous system and the immune system, you will learn how to maintain calm and enjoy lasting well-being. Learn about the brain-body connection, the influence of emotions on our mental health, and how we can manage anxiety and depression. Dragoș Cîrneci reveals the latest research and offers practical advice for a healthier and more balanced life. Thank you once again to the guests, to all my colleagues, friends and partners, to those who supported me through this whole experience. ???????? Thank you #UniCreditBank for inspiring us and being with us at these events, right from the beginning. #OurCommunities @UniCreditBankRomania Thank you @reteauareginamaria for supporting this event and helping us to raise awareness of the importance of our mental health in the context of a healthy life. @reteauareginamaria Thank you @AquaCarpatica, our hydrating partner. @AquaCarpatica Thank you @carteblanchero for the delicious food they prepared for us. @bucateperoate9296 Thank you @bookzone.ro for supporting us in this edition as well. @Bookzonero Stay tuned... There is more to come! ???? ???? Weekly newsletter: https://doctormihail.substack.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Theme presentation 02:01 - Thank you partners 02:23 - Guest presentation 03:50 - Myths and truths about the brain 06: 59 - How the brain works 08:48 - The prediction system 09:37 - The perception of time in the brain 11:23 - Inflammation in the body 13:17 - What are emotions 14:55 - The stake of our actions 15:59 - The brain constantly makes predictions 20:49 - Prediction errors 21:49 - Energy consumption 26:00 - The brain controls the body 27:07 - Procrastination 27:53 - Physical effort regulates the brain 30:35 - Running stimulates learning 32:58 - Adaptation to the environment 33: 30 - Goal Setting 35:48 - Predictions Confirmed 36:11 - Linking the Nervous System to the Immune System 38:46 - Prediction Errors Increase Inflammation 41:22 - Inflammation Destroys Brain Synapses 41:58 - Memory Training Decreases Inflammation 44:59 - Memories manipulate the future 48:29 - Happiness is a momentary state 49:25 - Calm and satisfaction 52:01 - Life is a permanent game 54:19 - How to maintain calm 56:41 - Anxiety 59:41 - The beneficial role of beliefs 1 :01:31 - 3 rules for mental health 1:03:57 - Humming to music is therapeutic 1:05:25 - Activities that regulate the body 1:07:33 - Depression. Solutions for depression 1:10:51 - Placebo effect 1:14:10 - Things harmful to brain health 1:16:04 - Rumination and insomnia. Exercise to decrease rumination 1:18:49 - Brain and hypnosis 1:21:34 - Burnout 1:23:29 - Conclusions 1:24:10 - Thank you partners 1:25:08 - Outro ????????‍⚕️Who am I? ????????‍⚕️Mihail Pautov, specialist doctor and ex-surgeon. Actively interested in applicable health and common sense, healthy patient medicine, optimal health, longevity, nutrition and motivation in sports; host at MediCOOL - A1. Let's connect! ???? Newsletter: https://doctormihail.substack.com ???? Instagram: / doctor.mihail ???? Facebook: / doctormihail ???? TikTok: / doctor.mihail ✈️Blog: www.doctormihail.ro ???? Email: [email protected]