The modern mind is rarely at rest; it is in chronic activation mode, toggling between thoughts about the past and worries ...

Lavender has been used for centuries to calm nerves, soothe stress, and help people sleep—but modern neuroscience finally explains why. When you inhale lavender’s natural compounds, they travel ...

Research by Stephen Porges, Ph.D. has found that when another person is empathically attuned, he or she sends signals to us that unconsciously calm us. To automatically control stress when flying, we ...

The amygdala is a part of the brain important for emotional responses, especially fear. It is thought to be important in anxiety disorders. A new UC Davis study reveals new cell types in different ...

You know that moment right before something big, when the room is quiet, but your mind is loud? Whether it’s a presentation, a performance, or a tough conversation, that silence can stir up a storm ...

Treating anxiety, depression and other disorders may depend on the amygdala, a part of the brain that controls strong emotional reactions, especially fear. But a deep understanding of this structure ...