emotion

Not all acts of kindness bring the same happiness boost. Research suggests what types of good deeds truly lift our spirits.

The personality trait of perfectionism is linked to higher depression risk, a review of ten different studies finds. Perfectionists are often worried about making mistakes and tend to be highly self-critical. Feeling societal pressure to perform to a high standard, they often believe others are continually judging them. When perfectionists fail to meet their lofty standards, they tend to get depr…

Imagine feeling a knot in your stomach, or your heart racing, and being unable to...

A simple way to tell if a date will be a good long-term mate is to take notes after the first date. If the pattern seems too similar to your failed mates, do not continue dating.

Do we get angry at being harmed only if we believe someone purposely intended the harm? The “empty boat” parable suggests yes—yet it's complicated.

Source: Science Daily - Top Health A three-year study of nearly 4,000 adults aged 19 to 94 found that brain health can improve at any age, challenging the common belief that mental sharpness must decline as we get older. Participants spent just a few minutes a day on brain-training activities, and researchers found gains across multiple aspects of brain health, including thinking clarity, emotion…

Self-worth isn’t just built from within. Kind acts, empathy, and generosity can boost well-being and help us feel more connected, valued, and grounded in our shared humanity.

We are fairly good at detecting our partner’s attachment style, but our own insecurities often bias our judgment. New research shows that when we perceive our partners as anxious, we naturally step up to offer more affection.

We tend to assume that emotionally charged words are more likely to grab our attention. An insult shouted across a crowded room or a disturbing phrase overheard on television can seem impossible to ignore. But a new study published in Psychological Science suggests the opposite may happen before words reach conscious awareness. Researchers at the […]

Most empathy research relies on static photos or written surveys. A new study recording natural, face-to-face conversations reveals that psychopathic traits disrupt how people physically and emotionally sync up with others in the real world.

Following a failed relationship in my 40s, solitude is tempting. But I’m not giving up on finding love, warts and all My birthday is coming up next month. I will be, by my count, even more ancient than I was last year. I’ll be far enough from 40 to make it irrational to lie and say I’m actually in my late 30s. I’m solidly, unequivocally in middle age. And when you’re in middle age, you do a lot o…

We tend to assume that emotionally charged words are more likely to grab our attention. An insult shouted across a crowded room or a disturbing phrase overheard on television can seem impossible to ignore.

A failure can have ripple effects that are psychologically far more damaging than the failure itself. Here's how to stop the downward spiral.

Nature Communications, Published online: 12 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74226-2 The basolateral amygdala dopamine system has received little attention. Here, authors show that BLA dopamine plays a unique role in learning, by encoding the emotional salience of sensory cues to support dynamic disambiguation of affective states.

Personal Perspective: Mania can feel like genius, like being chosen. That is its most dangerous lie. This is a reckoning with a mind on fire, and the quiet that proved truer.

Emotional flooding can pull you from anger to guilt, shame, or anxiety in minutes. Learn why it happens and how to regain clarity and choice.

Adults with a history of childhood trauma who use psychedelics at raves or ceremonies may experience mental health improvements. New research suggests these communal settings are associated with reductions in PTSD symptoms and feelings of shame.

A recent psychology study found that people who are highly motivated by growth and advancement tend to have an inflated sense of their own attractiveness, giving them the confidence to pursue highly desirable romantic partners.

A new German study reveals that feeling powerful within a romantic relationship is a much better predictor of sexual assertiveness than gender. The findings challenge the traditional assumption that men naturally take the lead in the bedroom.

As digital news continues to evolve, data visualization has become an important instrument for enhancing storytelling and fostering emotional engagement. Interactivity is often assumed to deepen this engagement, yet its effects on emotional response and perceived trustworthiness remain underexplored. This study examines the impact of interactivity in data storytelling using The Uber Game publishe…