While the source of Americans' stress varies – the economy, gun violence and climate change – the effects are the same. We ...

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

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

Scientists know that in PTSD, the stress circuitry in the brain goes awry, disrupting communication between several brain centers. These include the amygdala, which normally monitors incoming ...

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

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

From reducing anxiety to possibly slowing dementia, learn more about the benefits meditating has on your brain.

Burnout is more than just feeling tired—it’s a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress ...

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 ...