Oct 4, 2021 · I get headaches from doing lots of math problems. There are days when the fog clears, and my "math brain" kicks in. These are few and very rare indeed.

If you hate math, it might — literally. According to a new study, the mere prospect of a math problem causes pain centers to light up in number-phobic brains.

Oct 31, 2012 · Mathematics anxiety can prompt a response in the brain similar to when a person experiences physical pain, according to new research at the University of Chicago.

Sep 29, 2022 · The term “math anxiety” describes worry or fear about performing math calculations. A person with math anxiety may feel panicked at the thought of working with numbers, making it harder …

Apr 5, 2012 · Math can be a fun, logic puzzle for some people. But for others, doing math is a headache-inducing experience. Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have recently shown …

Jan 8, 2015 · The question: For the math-averse among us — number-crunchers like Nate Silver notwithstanding — a simple equation can cause a major headache. Why do some people find the …

Nov 1, 2012 · Mathematics anxiety can prompt a response in the brain similar to when a person experiences physical pain, according to new research at the University of Chicago.

Nov 5, 2012 · Plenty of people would rather have a root canal than solve a math problem, but some people have such high levels of math anxiety that just thinking about doing math may cause physical...

Nov 16, 2022 · Math anxiety can cause a wide range of negative reactions to math, from general worry to severe anxiety. It often shows up in educational settings, like during math classes or in response to...

Nov 5, 2012 · Now, a new study shows when number-phobic people anticipate math, their brains believe they are feeling physical pain.