Sadness, but not all negative emotions, heighten cravings to smoke and increases the likelihood of relapse. Read More
Experiencing daily anger increases inflammation and raises the risk of developing chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer, in those aged 80 and over. Read More
While generally associated with positive feeling, nostalgia is actually a mixed emotion. When experienced over the course of daily life, nostalgia is predominantly a negative emotion. Read More
A new study reports humans have more universal ways of expressing happiness than any other emotion. Read More
Exploring 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
Want to compose a sad song? Include a solo. Researchers report orchestral passages with characteristics that evoke sadness are twice as likely to feature a solo. Read More
A new study reports dogs use different parts of their brains to process negative and positive emotional cues in human facial expressions. Read More
Those who feel sad or lonely appear to be better at understanding social nature, researchers report. Read More
Researchers say bad moods and sadness can be a useful and adaptive part of life, making it easier for us to cope with everyday situations and challenges. Read More
Insufficient sleep or fluctuations in sleep patterns are associated with negative moods in teens, and bad moods tend to predict unusually bad sleep the next night. Read More
A new study sheds pinpoints the ways in which people regulate their mood with the help of music. Read More
According to a new study, feeling sad can lead to changes in our color perception. Read More
