Our brains are constantly processing emotional information, yet we frequently misread the signals around us. Think about the ...

Humans go through life releasing chemicals into the air through our skin and when we breathe. A group of scientists from Max Planck Institute for Chemistry and Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz ...

Students at Bedford Road School in Pleasantville, which serves kindergarten to fourth grade, have been learning about The Zones of Regulation and now have tools accessible in the classroom to help ...

For years, mental health advice felt like it was either affirmations or crisis management. You were either drowning or manifesting. No in-between. But what if joy wasn’t some fleeting feeling you get ...

Music is a powerful tool for conveying mood, whether heard via a live performance or movie soundtrack, making it an effective medium for understanding how people identify and respond to emotions.

Alexithymia is when you have trouble identifying, understanding, or naming your emotions. The word comes from the Greek language and literally means "lacking words for feelings." It's not a mental ...

When you hit a certain age, suddenly things hit harder. A sentimental commercial brings tears to your eyes, or a friend's kind words stick with you for days. Old memories feel more vivid and nostalgic ...

In today’s high-pressure workplaces, emotions are omnipresent—from quiet frustration over a missed deadline to visible tension during a difficult meeting. Often, these emotional undercurrents stem not ...

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. We’ve all heard the phrase “You’re so composed.” It’s usually meant as a compliment. But what if composure is not ...

The concept of meeting your own emotional needs might seem counterintuitive in a culture that often emphasizes relationships as the primary source of emotional fulfillment. Yet developing the ability ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Good luck hiding how you feel. Researchers from Penn State ...

A team led by scientists at Penn State has created a stretchable, rechargeable sticker that can detect real emotions — by measuring things like skin temperature and heart rate — even when users put on ...