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2012-11-06 05:32:50

Scientists use brain scans to discover that those who experience anxiety about math problems have brain responses similar to those who are being physically hurt.

Mental discomfort often has irrational roots.
There are those who walk into art galleries and feel intimidated by all the serious faces. There are those who stare at menus written in a foreign language and wish they weren't on vacation.
And there are those who look at math problems and wish they had some Xanax.



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