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This news article might be of particular intrest to you all.
Brazilian stroke victim cannot stop helping others after developing pathological generosity because of changes in the brain
Man, 49, developed 'excessive and persistent generosity' according to researchers
Lost control of his finances and couldn't return to his job in a large corporation following change in behavior
Stroke victim said it was time to 'enjoy life' and 'be in high spirits'
A man in Brazlil developed what doctors have called pathological generosity, after a stroke damaged parts of his brain causing his behaviour to change.
The 49-year-old began to give away money, food and drinks excessively after a stroke disrupted the part of his brain related to higher thinking and decision making.
Researchers at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro concluded the man was left with 'excessive and persistent generosity' by the stroke which was brought on by bleeding in his brain.
Doctors were able to determine the stroke occurred in a subcortical region of Mr A's brain which controls higher level thinking, and therefore could have affected areas associated with regulating normal behavior.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ng-pathological-generosity-changes-brain.html
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