Are there areas of the brain, which regulate prosocial, altruistic behavior? Researchers have studied a very special group of patients and established that the 'basolateral amygdala' (part of the ...

Neurodegenerative diseases: Over time, chronic stress is thought to contribute to a faster breakdown of brain function, ...

Researchers at McMaster University have revealed a novel link between body fat (adipose tissue) and anxiety, shedding light ...

A new scientific review published in Neuropharmacology explores how the environment interacts with brain biology in shaping personality disorders. By examining molecular, neurochemical, and metabolic ...

Feeling crummy? It might be annoying advice, but drinking water can be just as good for your mental health as your physical health.

Is generosity a question of heart or the amygdala? The basolateral amygdala, nestled in the heart of the limbic system, could well play a decisive role in our social behavior.

Researchers use mathematical modeling to probe whether cohesive communities are more resilient to extreme events, finding that emotional intensity and levels of stress play a big role.