emotion
Imagination Reduces Disgust More Than Placebo
Health
Summary: A recent study compared the effects of a placebo pill and an imaginary pill in reducing visually induced disgust. Both interventions ...
Decoding Empathy: Brain Circuit for Recognizing Emotions Identified
Health
Summary: Researchers identified a brain circuit involved in recognizing emotions in both animals and humans. This circuit connects the prefrontal cortex and ...
Unlocking Sleep’s Role in Emotional Health
Health
Summary: A new study illuminated the mechanisms by which sleep aids in processing emotional memories, crucial for mental health. The research synthesizes ...
New Study Unravels Emotional Processing in Depression
Health
Summary: Researchers shed light on how individuals with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) process emotions differently due to abnormalities in the amygdala and prefrontal ...
Why Sad Songs Feel Good: Music’s Emotional Paradox
Science
Summary: A new study explores why listening to sad music can be pleasurable. The research involved 50 music students who found that ...
How the Brain Regulates Emotion
Health
Summary: A new study provides a novel understanding how the human brain regulates emotions, distinguishing between emotion generation and regulation. By analyzing ...
Decoding Emotions: Beyond Senses in the Human Brain
Health
Summary: A new study explores how the human brain constructs emotions, regardless of sensory input. By analyzing brain activity in individuals with ...
Music’s Universal Pulse: Body and Emotions Unite Across Cultures
Health
Summary: A groundbreaking cross-cultural study has revealed that music universally influences bodily sensations and emotions, transcending cultural boundaries. Researchers from Western and ...
Live Music’s Unique Spark: A Brain’s Emotional Journey
Health
Summary: Live music significantly amplifies emotional responses in the brain compared to recorded tunes. By measuring amygdala activity, researchers found that live ...
Smiling Alters Emotional Perceptions – Neuroscience News
Health
Summary: Researchers discovered that a brief, electrically induced smile can make neutral faces seem happier, a revelation that holds promise for understanding ...
