Countless parents across the country recently dropped their kids off at college for the first time. This transition can stir a whirlwind of feelings: the heartache of parting, sadness over a ...

For decades, neuroscientists have been trying to uncover the neural processes that allow humans and various other animals to ...

Many of us grow up learning to suppress our feelings instead of understanding them. We're taught to "toughen up" or to prioritize productivity or practicality over emotional well-being. But the truth ...

Facial expressions of emotion—such as the joyful smile you might display when encountering a friend or your angry frown when being cut off in traffic—are powerful social signals that are able to evoke ...

This is Part 1 of a four-part series. Amy, 1 a 17-year-old patient of mine, is an intelligent young woman who is about to start an engineering program at a top Canadian university. But, frustratingly ...

Cats are often seen as independent animals, but scientific research suggests they are highly sensitive to human emotions. Changes in mood, stress, and emotional stability can shape their daily ...