Your brain isn’t broken after trauma. It’s running a survival superpower. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Traumatic events actually cause distinct behaviors in the brain. Recalling ...

Traumatic events actually cause distinct behaviors in the brain. Recalling a traumatic episode can make your brain think you are reliving it. The trauma response stems from your brain’s evolved ...

Trauma doesn't just leave scars on the heart; it leaves what some experts call a "brain wound." When you go through something deeply painful, your nervous system, memory pathways, and even your brain ...

Amy Knight, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurology, discusses why and how chronic stress can affect one’s brain and overall health. What is ...

For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand. But what about those who witness it - military veterans, first responders, health ...

When laboratory mice suffer brain damage, e.g., from an injection, research group leader Jan Deussing has observed that a ...

Some children recover better after traumatic brain injury than others, despite appearing similarly to doctors. Looking at the genetic and cellular level, however, reveal key differences.

This post was co-authored by Dr. Ruth Lanius, Lauren Rudolph, and Dr. Breanne Kearney. Trauma is an insult to the senses, leaving a lasting impact: It affects what we see, hear, and feel, and how we ...

It’s happened more than once: a coach or leader struggles to connect with a team member. They call in a third party, assigning the problem to the athlete. “They’re just not coachable,” the coach says.

Early and lifelong trauma can intensify menopause symptoms and accelerate cardiovascular and brain aging, according to research. Trauma is common yet underrecognized and undertreated, and it can ...