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·June 13, 2024·4 min read

Unique Brain Activity in Mixed Emotions

Researchers found distinct neural activity in the brain when experiencing mixed emotions like bittersweetness. Using MRI scans, they observed unique patterns in the amygdala and nucleus accumbens, separate from those seen in purely positive or negative emotions.

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·February 8, 2022·4 min read

Alcohol Use Linked to Lower Connectivity in Brain Areas That Process Emotions

Heavy drinkers and those at risk of alcohol use disorder show reduced communication between brain areas associated with social and emotional processing.

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·December 12, 2021·4 min read

Our Emotions and Identity Can Affect How We Use Grammar

Study reveals how emotional context affects how we use and understand language at the neural level.

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·December 8, 2021·4 min read

Coping With Schizophrenia, When Emotions Can Be Too Much

People with schizophrenia struggle to manage low-level negative emotions as the negative emotions increase. Those with schizophrenia are less likely to employ coping strategies when stressed than those without the disorder, causing an escalation in their negative emotions.

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·December 6, 2021·5 min read

New Test Predicts if Impulsivity Is Pathological

Acting more recklessly when your emotions run high can be correlated to your reaction speed to visually disturbing images, researchers report.

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·August 24, 2021·4 min read

There’s a Bright Side to Being a ‘Debbie Downer’

A mixed set of daily activities can prompt both positive and negative activities, but that's not a bad thing, researchers say.

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·March 11, 2020·4 min read

Poor sleep in infancy linked to behavioral and emotional problems in toddlers

Infants who experience poor sleep quality and disrupted sleep may be at increased risk of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems as toddlers.

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·May 29, 2019·4 min read

Extroverts enjoy four key advantages according to science; here they are

Being extroverted may be a clear advantage in the workplace. A new study reveals extroverts tend to be more motivated, conscientious, emotionally positive and better communicators than their more introverted peers.

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·October 20, 2017·3 min read

New Model Links Emotions and Mental Health

Researchers have developed a new assessment model that breaks emotional regulation into three different elements. The MAS assessment will provide clinicians a new way in which to diagnose mood and mental health disorders.

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·November 13, 2015·7 min read

Increasing Number of Students Bring “Emotional Support” Animals to College

An increasing number of students are bringing pets to college for emotional support and comfort.

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·November 11, 2015·3 min read

Men with Lower Testosterone Have More Emotionally Supportive Relationships

Researchers look outside the nuclear family and report men with lower testosterone have more emotionally supportive relationships with friends, neighbors and even co-workers.