Your brain is not one integrated system. Conscious thoughts, the words that go through your head, occur primarily in your cortex, which is the outer six layers of brain cells. It also processes the ...

From Harvard research to music therapy, science reveals how different genres trigger specific hormones, emotions, and even ...

Studies of heart-rate variability – small changes between heartbeats controlled by the vagus nerve – show that swearing may ...

Many sexual assault victims also suffer a form of brain damage, reveals new research. Previous studies have shown that around ...

In recent years, the importance of mental health in people's daily lives has intensified. Consequently, situations that were ...

Does Your Dog , Have Feelings?. Dog owners may tell you that their canines can be quite expressive. But do they have emotions ...

In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers explore how live and recorded music stimulates the brain, with live music found to induce stronger and ...

The relationship between music and the human brain has fascinated neuroscientists for decades. While meditation has long been celebrated for its cognitive benefits, recent neurological research ...

When a person views a photograph of a hairy, looming spider or a slithering snake in a laboratory experiment, scientists usually see markers of increased electrical activity deep in that person’s ...

As we enter a new year, social media feeds are often flooded with ‘vision boards’ that highlight collages of dream cars, ...