Stress influences what we learn and remember. The hormone cortisol, which is released during stressful situations, can make emotional memories in particular stronger. But how exactly does cortisol ...

Can you see yourself in one of these scenarios, or a similar one? If so, you’re spending what’s called “emotional labor.” What is emotional labor? How does it affect you and your people? And how can ...

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Some parents may wonder if their child has been here before because they are equipped with emotional intelligence that hasn't been taught. Having the ability to manage their own emotions and ...

Getting more emotional with age isn't weak or soft, it's a sign you're becoming wiser. When you hit a certain age, suddenly things hit harder. A sentimental commercial brings tears to your eyes, or a ...

Scientists have discovered a brain circuit that gives pain its emotional sting, explaining why some hurts linger as suffering. The breakthrough challenges our beliefs about how we process pain and may ...

Imagine it’s 7:30 a.m. You’re a school leader. Your assistant has just called out sick—for the fourth day in a row. What’s your first instinct? Fire off a frustrated text? Gossip to a colleague? Or ...

When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

When Emma and Daniel first started dating, their relationship felt easy. They spent hours talking, laughing, and enjoying time together. But as their relationship deepened, Emma noticed a troubling ...

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word intimacy? If your mind went straight to sex, well, I'm right there with you. Sexual intimacy tends to take center stage in ...

A person's habits, routines, and living spaces reflect their values and priorities. Despite being relatively popular on social media and endlessly talked about in the health and wellness industry, the ...