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

Every time we smile, grimace, or flash a quick look of surprise, it feels effortless, but the brain is quietly coordinating ...

To the nervous system, distress is distress. The result is a surge of stress hormones, shallow or altered breathing, ...

Researchers have discovered how inferred emotions are learned. The study shows that the frontal part of the brain coordinates with the amygdala -- a brain region important for simple forms of ...

Emotions guide our actions. They help us decide whether to start, maintain, shift, or stop what we are doing—based on our current bodily state, the surrounding context, and the meaning we give to both ...

You know that feeling when everything hits you at once and your emotional thermostat just breaks? One minute you’re handling life like a reasonable adult, and the next minute you’re either crying in 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 ...

Many sexual assault victims also suffer a form of brain damage, reveals new research. Previous studies have shown that around ...

The human brain is much more flexible than we ever thought. New studies have begun to suggest that, even in adulthood, the ...

A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many ...