For years, we’ve heard that social media is fueling a teen mental health crisis. But the evidence is more complicated.

Egoism, which is the desire to enjoy at the expense of others and nature, is human nature. However, it is possible to transform this inclination and acquire a second nature of love and bestowal. On ...

In a study published in Neuron, Ciaran Murphy-Royal, researcher at the Center de recherche du Center hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), and his team show that astrocyte activity in the ...

The amygdala and its cortical connections play an important role in antidepressant treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). While it can be subdivided according to its cortical connections, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

Anxiety had been thought to originate in the amygdala, but now the specific region in the amygdala where it lurks has been identified. Mice that were genetically modified to over-express a certain ...

Follow this section to personalize your feed and get instant alerts. WHY FOLLOW? Update your preferences in Account Settings Personalized Content Follow this tag to personalize your feed and get ...

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.

It’s widely recognized that the crises of loneliness, disconnection, and social fragmentation are touching nearly every aspect of our lives, from personal well-being to public health to democracy ...