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 ...

Every time we show facial gestures, it feels effortless, but the brain is quietly coordinating an intricate performance.

Key points Constructionist theory says emotions are high-level cognitive constructs shaped by experience and culture. Other theories maintain that emotions have a more innate, hard-wired, and ...

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 ...

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

A brain-healthy lifestyle includes not only physical wellness and nutrition, but also emotional well-being, social connection ...

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 ...