Willmore Wellness

08/26/2025

enuff said, lets go!

Science shows that resilience is not just mindset it’s biology. Researchers have identified a “comeback circuit” in the brain, involving the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) and the salience network, which governs how effectively we recover from setbacks. Through neuroplasticity, stress and challenges trigger the creation and reinforcement of neural pathways. Each time we bounce back, the brain rewires itself to regulate emotions, adapt, and regain balance more efficiently. The vmPFC manages decision-making and emotional control under stress, while the salience network filters and prioritizes crucial signals during high-pressure moments. With each successful recovery, this circuit grows stronger much like building mental muscle memory. The takeaway? Resilience is a trainable skill; every setback makes your brain faster and more capable at future comebacks.

📄 Source: StatPearls, Neuroplasticity (Puderbaugh & Emmady, 2023)

08/25/2025

Yes! Yes! And yes!

A new study published in Cortex reveals that the anterior mid-cingulate cortex, or aMCC, is the brain’s central hub for persistence and grit. Researchers found that this region integrates information about effort, reward, and bodily energy demands to determine whether we keep going or give up.

What’s remarkable is that the aMCC isn’t just about motivation. It’s closely linked to aging, memory, and overall resilience. Superagers, older adults with exceptionally youthful memory, show thicker and more connected aMCCs than their peers, highlighting the role this region plays in cognitive longevity. Regular exercise also appears to strengthen the aMCC, suggesting that physical activity doesn’t just improve the body, it rewires brain circuits that drive perseverance and sustained effort.

This discovery means that building grit isn’t only a mental challenge, it’s a brain-based process. By training both body and mind, we can strengthen the neural machinery that fuels persistence, supports healthier aging, and enhances both physical and mental well-being. The aMCC is emerging as a crucial link between determination, resilience, and long-term health outcomes.

Understanding how this brain hub works could inspire new strategies to boost motivation, improve memory, and protect cognitive function as we age. Strength and persistence may truly begin in the brain itself.

06/27/2025

Say less

Be a free thinker and don't accept everything you hear as truth. Be critical and evaluate what you believe in.
— Aristotle

Independent thought is the foundation of wisdom. Blind acceptance leads to ignorance, while questioning sharpens understanding and guards against manipulation. Truth must be examined, not inherited.

06/20/2025

Father up. Don't be a coward.

06/20/2025

Um. Yeah. Try a food general for a month and you'll most likely realize there is no machine. Its all smoke.

These expert-approved gym machines help engage your core, burn calories, and flatten your belly when used consistently.

06/19/2025

So it wasn’t my fault and I don’t need to pray harder? Finally!!!

Adults with a history of childhood trauma show measurable differences in brain structure and function, according to new research. The study found smaller surface area and volume in specific cortical regions, along with altered patterns of functional connectivity.

06/18/2025

He’s handsome, and on f***n point. You can not get, and will not STAY sober if it’s not for you.

06/11/2025

most excellent way to put it

Kurt Cobain ❤️🎸

06/06/2025

Your day starts the night before

Have you ever noticed those people who seem to glide through life with a sense of calm and capability, even when the rest of us are losing our heads by 9 p.m.? I used to wonder what kind of secret they had. Were they born with a magical gene? Did they have someone else managing … Continue reading ...

06/06/2025

Finally. Someone put it in words that were in my brain. You don’t see these scars.

New research highlights how childhood verbal abuse can alter brain development, increasing risks for anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Experts warn that harsh language is not harmless—and prevention is key to improving long-term mental health outcomes for future generations.

03/10/2025

Wake up. Arrive. Be grateful. Kick some ass.