Emotions are constructed, not discovered. Relational safety—not precise labels—allows the brain to tolerate uncertainty, ...

A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...

Countless parents across the country recently dropped their kids off at college for the first time. This transition can stir a whirlwind of feelings: the heartache of parting, sadness over a ...

As emotions rise and fall in everyday life, your brain keeps up, constantly adjusting. These transitions between feelings—like joy, sadness, or fear—aren’t just random reactions. They’re part of a ...

What if the emotions we think we see aren’t really there? Neuroscience reveals how culture shapes what we feel—and how easily ...

What appears to be “high performance” often reflects a reward system running on fumes rather than sustainable focus.

In an unprecedented new study, researchers have shown neurotransmitters in the human brain are released during the processing of the emotional content of language, providing new insights into how ...

Revenge trading is the impulsive attempt to recover losses immediately by entering new trades that aren’t based on your plan ...

Scientists say your gut may be shaping your mood more than you realise, as doctors warn that poor digestion, stress, and inflammation can quietly trigger irritability and emotional swings.

The claim that the brain, and particularly the frontal lobe, finishes developing at 25 is far less solid than social media ...

A University of Alabama at Birmingham expert unpacks the complexities of PTSD, its impact on the brain and sleep, and how individuals can navigate emotional and cognitive challenges through treatment.