A growing body of research shows that the adult brain is far more adaptable than we once believed. The concept of ...

X/fulltext) suggests that brain activity in specific regions before experiencing a traumatic event may help predict whether ...

New research reveals that stimulating angiotensin type 2 receptor (AT2R) neurons in the central nucleus of the amygdala can ...

Stress touches nearly every part of life. It shapes how we feel, think, and even how our bodies react. Though our stress ...

Your gut and brain are more connected than you think. Scientists have found that probiotics in foods like kimchi, yogurt, and ...

Shame and dissociation often hijack arguments, leading to defensiveness, emotional withdrawal, and escalating conflict.

Once the amygdala flags incoming information as a ... The hypothalamus relays the signal neurally and hormonally, setting off the stress response. Heart rate increases. Blood pressure rises.

Subtle changes in the brain during pregnancy may help explain why some women develop postpartum depression. A study published March 5 in Science Advances found that women with signs of depression ...

The study authors and other researchers said it was not clear whether the increased volume in the amygdala and hippocampus drove depressive symptoms and perceptions of stress during childbirth or ...