Bad experiences in childhood can have long-lasting effects, making people more sensitive to their daily ups and downs as adults. A new study from Heriot-Watt's School of Social Sciences shows that ...

There are a few reasons why we might dream, say neuroscientists. Even dreams that are scary may serve a purpose: One prevalent idea is that fear in dreams could help people deal with fear in waking ...

Dogs experience emotional contagion from the smell of human stress, leading them to make more 'pessimistic' choices, new research finds. The University of Bristol-led study, published in Scientific ...

Flinders University experts are exploring evidence that microbes in the soil and the environments around us can affect human microbiota and the "gut-brain axis," potentially shaping emotional states ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bryce Hoffman writes about leadership, strategy, and decision making. This article is more than 2 years old. Do you ever find ...

It may not surprise you that emotions and sleep have an intimate relationship. Just about anyone who's had a restless night awake knows that emotions can become more labile with stress and lack of ...

When you think of building wealth and creating a sustainable financial future, you likely imagine the numbers of your bank account acquiring more commas. To get those commas, you anticipate having to ...

Ever wonder why you ugly-cry during commercials while your friend barely blinks at tearjerker movies? The answer might be written in the stars—specifically, your Moon sign! While your Sun sign ...

David Brooks, from the New York Times is a very perceptive observer and commentator on culture, including knowledge of contemporary brain and mind science. On October ...