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 ...

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 ...

What if the emotions we think we see aren’t really there? Neuroscience reveals how culture shapes what we feel—and how easily ...

Stress influences what we learn and remember. The hormone cortisol, which is released during stressful situations, can make ...

In a study, scientists have shown neurotransmitters in the human brain are active during the processing of the emotional content of language, providing new understanding into how people interpret the ...

The human brain is a marvel of nature, a labyrinth of neurons and synapses that dictates every aspect of our behavior, ...

Share on Pinterest New research reveals how the brain connects our bodies to our minds. Image credit: Angela Waye/Stocksy. A new study shows that areas of the brain that are responsible for movement ...

Discover how nasal breathing, particularly slow and rhythmic inhales and exhales, directly enhances memory, focus and ...

Neuroscience now provides substantial evidence that meditation leads to measurable changes in brain structure and function, a ...