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Our brains aren't wired to handle this much bad news. But 'looking away is not the fix,' expert says.

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Ali Jasemi

6d ago

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Live ScienceOur brains aren't wired to handle this much bad news. But 'looking away is not the fix,' expert says.livescience.com
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Around 40% of people around the world are avoiding the news. Here's why, according to a psychologist.

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