Fear begins deep in the brain. The amygdala, buried within the temporal lobe, acts as an alarm system, detecting threats and ...

Most people describe their response to misophonia triggers as emotional. Yet, emotions are only a part of the misophonia ...

Amanda Meyer is affiliated with the American Association for Anatomy and the Global Neuroanatomy Network. Monika Zimanyi does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company ...

Imagine two scenarios. In the first, you’re hiking uphill on a warm day, beads of sweat rolling down your forehead. In the second, you’ve just remembered you have an exam tomorrow and now the palms of ...

Whether it’s medication for your rambunctious eight-year-old, a third Aperol Spritz on a weeknight or saying how you really feel on LinkedIn – choices, big and small, dictate our lives. So how do we ...

The notion that mastering a musical instrument is solely for the young or the naturally talented is being challenged. In fact, picking up an instrument later in life offers significant benefits for ...

For most of us, dreaming can feel, well, quite dreamy. From acting out our wild fantasies to living our ideal lives, dreams are our brain's way of sorting through emotions and real-life scenarios. But ...

Is your friend not responding right away? Is your family ignoring your messages in the WhatsApp group? Instead of putting things into perspective, you immediately come to this sad conclusion: no one ...

The day I learned to breathe again began, ironically, in a hospital corridor. It was 9:15 a.m., and I was already behind schedule. Emails unanswered, phone buzzing, mind juggling three patient stories ...