FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePainPsychology·September 10, 2018·4 min readAnger and Sadness May Cause Real Pain as Well as Being a Result of ItExploring the relationship between emotion and pain in rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report emotions may function as a stressor, promoting inflammation and causing pain symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 21, 2018·5 min readHow the Brain Suppresses the Act of RevengeA new neuroimaging study reveals the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex plays a vital role in suppressing the act of revenge.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 13, 2018·3 min readAngry People May Not Be as Smart as They ThinkResearchers report those with trait anger, those who get angry as a disposition, are more likely to overestimate their intelligence level. Interestingly, researchers say, trait anger is linked to grandiose narcissism.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 26, 2018·3 min readAnger Often Overlooked as Feature of Postnatal Mood DisorderA new study reveals anger appears to be a significant feature of postnatal mood disorder. Researchers recommend doctors screen for anger, in addition to depression and anxiety during the postpartum period.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·June 20, 2018·3 min readDogs Understand What’s Written All Over Your FaceA new study reports dogs use different parts of their brains to process negative and positive emotional cues in human facial expressions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 11, 2018·5 min readHunger Can Lead to Anger, but It’s More Complicated Than a Drop in SugarAccording to researchers, feeling 'hangry' may be more than just a drop in blood sugar levels. A new study reports anger related to hunger may be an emotional response to environmental cues, personality and your biology.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 17, 2018·3 min readA Little Anger in Negotiations PaysIf you want a positive outcome when negotiating, displaying moderate intensity anger can help you get what you want, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 20, 2017·4 min readVoter Behavior Influenced by Hot WeatherA new study reveals temperature may influence voter behavior. Researchers note increases in state temperatures between elections are related to increased voter turn out and support for the incumbent party. Additionally, higher temperatures motivated some to vote for smaller political parties.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 14, 2017·3 min readSecret to Happiness May Include More Unpleasant EmotionsResearchers report happiness is linked to feeling desired emotions, even when those emotions may be negative.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·June 26, 2017·5 min readExposure to Light Causes Emotional and Physical Responses in Migraine SufferersA new study reveals a connection between light sensitive nerve cells in the eyes and areas of the brain that regulate mood. The findings may help explain how light can induce some of the negative emotions that often accompany migraines.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 26, 2017·5 min readBeing Cruel To Be Kind: Making People Feel Bad May Be a Strategy For Helping ThemAccording to researchers, people may try to invoke negative emotions in others for altruistic reasons, not simply for their own benefit.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedPsychology·December 2, 2016·4 min readHow Do Children Hear Anger?Researchers use neuroimaging technology and acoustical analysis to better understand how kids process emotion in speech.Read More
