As humans grow older, their emotional stability and sleep patterns can change significantly. For instance, some past studies ...

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 ...

Emotions may reflect the brain’s predictions, not just reactions. Change happens when we stay with an experience long enough for the nervous system to update its expectations.

A few minutes beside trees or water can shift the brain into a calmer state. That change is not just a feeling.

Neuroimaging suggests that people with borderline personality disorder who hear voices show distinct structural differences ...

Long working hours may alter the structure of the brain, particularly the areas associated with emotional regulation and executive function, such as working memory and problem solving, suggest the ...

Emotional tears are a uniquely human behavior. Research suggests they evolved not for eye health but as a powerful social ...

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.

When I first began writing about the emotional brain for my book Why Good Sex Matters, I approached it through the lens of sexuality—because sex, desire, and pleasure are vivid reflections of our ...