Fear is an adaptive emotion that helps us cope with threatening situations. Deep within the temporal lobe of the brain is the amygdala, the most studied brain area involved in fear. The amygdala uses ...

A web of altered neurochemical pathways and physical brain changes result in post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The interplay between cortisol dysregulation, heightened norepinephrine levels, ...

A University of Alabama at Birmingham expert unpacks the complexities of PTSD, its impact on the brain and sleep, and how individuals can navigate emotional and cognitive challenges through treatment.

A new study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry provides initial evidence for a non-invasive brain stimulation technique aimed at reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

If you suffer from headaches, new research suggests your childhood may be partially to blame. A report published last week in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, found ...