Anxiety disorders are the world's most common type of mental health condition, impacting the lives of around 360 million ...

Scientists identified a gene in the amygdala that can cause anxiety by over-expressing itself. They treated that gene in mice ...

Scientists have uncovered how a specific group of brain cells deep in the amygdala—a region that helps control emotions—can ...

Researchers in Spain have identified a small cluster of overactive brain cells in the amygdala that can trigger anxiety and ...

Imagine two kids in adjoining backyards that are separated by a fence. Both yards have a trampoline, so the kids jump up and down to talk to one another. It will only work if both kids are at the top ...

Humans explore unfamiliar options more when deciding how to avoid losses than when seeking gains. The firing rate of neuronal cells in the brain’s amygdala predicts decisions to explore in both ...

Your emotions move faster than your thoughts. Here’s how ancient Stoicism—and modern science—teach you to catch up.

Emma says, 'It's completely normal for your child to say "I hate you", and I feel it’s a rite of passage as a parent. While ...