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Why Your Brain Secretly Loves being scared? The Surprising science of Fear

From white blood cell surges and rapid calorie burn to dopamine rushes and evolutionary defense mechanisms, here are 20 facts about the neuroscience behind human fear.

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Fear feels like an emotional reaction, yet it is actually a full-body neurological chain reaction. From white blood cell surges and calorie burn to dopamine rushes and evolutionary defense mechanisms, here are 20 facts about the science behind fear.

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