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 ...

A "traumademic" of social chaos and personal stress traps our emotional brains in survival mode. Here's how to use the ...

Close the loop with something solved, even if small. A simple statement, such as, “OK, we’ve got a clear next step,” can give ...

On the other hand, if a brain disorder causes the second wave of brain activity to decay too slowly or to accumulate excessive strength (perhaps due to differences in brain wiring or gene expression, ...

Do your emotions control you? Expert Carlos López-Obrero Carmona explains the neuroscience of behaviour and how to manage ...

This is Part 3 of a four-part series on: What Actually Are Emotions? “Emotions are not what we think they are. They are not universally expressed and recognized. They are not hardwired brain reactions ...

Get cut off in rush-hour traffic and you may feel angry for the whole trip, or even snap at a noisy child in the back seat. Get an unexpected smile from that same kid and you may feel like rush hour — ...

Scientists reveal how artificial intelligence can learn emotion concepts the way humans do, using bodily responses and context.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Music changes how we feel. Not just emotionally, but biologically. You don’t have to be at a concert to notice it.

A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many people with alcohol use disorder, those early days without alcohol bring ...

For much of the 20th century, scientists believed that the adult human brain was largely fixed. According to this view, the ...