Researchers have discovered that positive emotions enhance perceptual memories during sleep, particularly in the non-REM stage.

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview, Dr. Kerry Ressler, Chief Scientific Officer at McLean Hospital and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, unveils groundbreaking advances in ...

Complex PTSD is a new diagnosis in ICD-11. It combines the symptoms of PTSD with difficulties in self-organisation Complex PTSD usually arises from repeated, prolonged, or chronic exposure to trauma, ...

Each time a person undergoes stress the brain releases cortisol hormones. Cortisol binds to glucocorticoid receptors and tells the body to prepare its “fight-or-flight” response. This hormone also ...

Yoga, with its roots in ancient India, is evolving beyond physical exercise to become a promising tool for improving mental health. The practice, which integrat ...

There's scientific evidence supporting the benefits of yoga for both the body and the brain, as well as mental health.

Microbe-derived indoles modulate anxiety and neuronal excitability in the amygdala of germ-free (GF) male mice. These findings demonstrate a molecular mechanism by which microbes tune anxiety-related ...

There are a significant number of words, phrases and acronyms that appear when talking about race and ethnicity which often change depending on the context of the conversation. Language is ...

A wide variety of situations can cause diarrhea, including stress and anxiety. This is because of the physical changes that occur in your body when you are feeling stressed out. Your gut can react to ...

Yoga has been found to physically alter your brain in ways which could bring a multitude of physical and mental health ...