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Mirror Neurons
How My Brain Reflects Yours

Tarvez Tucker, M.D. on September 10, 2026

What are mirror neurons and how do they impact the way we move through our daily lives? Just like bodily movement, emotional states are also observable by the brain.

What are mirror neurons and how do they impact the way we move through our daily lives? Just like bodily movement, emotional states are also observable by the brain.

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Diagnosing Death in the ICU: The Moment Time Stands Still

Tarvez Tucker, M.D. on August 19, 2026

How can my patient be dead when her heart is still beating steadily and her limbs are warm? The longest ten minutes of my life are those spent in the brain death examination.

How can my patient be dead when her heart is still beating steadily and her limbs are warm? The longest ten minutes of my life are those spent in the brain death examination.

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The Power of Enough

We’re all holding onto something we’re sure we can’t give up on, but research shows that letting go can boost our happiness a lot more than we might think.

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