The science of why you get angry, and why it's healthy

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June 12, 2019 Today's TED Talk Why we get mad -- and why it's healthy 13:06 minutes · TEDxFondduLac Anger researcher Ryan Martin draws from a career studying what makes people mad to explain some of the cognitive processes behind anger -- and why a healthy dose of it can actually be useful. "Your anger exists in you ... because it offered your ancestors, both human and nonhuman, an evolutionary advantage," he says. "[It's] a powerful and healthy force in your life." Watch now » Playlist of the Day How to practice emotional first aid Handy TED Talks for when you (or a loved one) need help recovering from an emotional hit. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 2:06:18 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM We need to talk about the orgasm gap -- and how to fix it Women are slowly moving towards parity in the boardroom, but not in the bedroom. Why are straight women having less satisfying sex than men? And what can we do about it? Read more »   Download the TED app

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