Emotions are psychologically valuable because of their contributions to evaluation of situations, attention to important aspects of those situations, motivation to act, and social connections. A ...

Researcher and author Joshua Freedman has arrived at a conclusion that sounds simple but changes everything: emotions themselves are not inherently ‘bad,’ though some responses to them may be ...

An incredible new map could help explain why anger feels similar to fear, and why being in love makes you feel warmhearted. Researchers have used AI to analyse brain imaging data, revealing how we ...

Money decisions made under emotional pressure can feel safe in the moment but may create financial setbacks later.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — While conjuring up fear or a good scare is part of Halloween, a Purdue University expert cautions people to remember why humans feel and experience fear. “Halloween is an entire ...

To say there are two viruses active in our society, the biochemical one and the fear virus in people’s minds, is no great revelation. But the way that the former triggered the latter, along with the ...

Here’s something that might surprise you: you only have six emotions. I know — that sounds completely wrong. You’re probably thinking, “I have way more than six emotions.” But it turns out that you ...

There is a quiet paradox at the heart of romantic love. One that touches nearly every intimate relationship, no matter how loving, intelligent, or well-intentioned the partners may be. We all long for ...