Every time we show facial gestures, it feels effortless, but the brain is quietly coordinating an intricate performance.

Within the human brain, movement is coordinated by a brain region called the striatum, which sends instructions to motor neurons in the brain. Those instructions are conveyed by two pathways, one that ...

People are often taught to suppress their emotions and get over it. Emotions don’t just disappear. Unexpressed feelings shape ...

Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered a brain pathway that connects the frontal cortex to the brainstem, offering potential therapeutic targets for anxiety, panic, and PTSD. Study: A ...

Salk scientists uncover a key neural circuit in mice that gives pain its emotional punch, opening new doors for treating fibromyalgia, migraine, and PTSD LA JOLLA (July 9, 2025)—Pain isn’t just a ...

New research suggests that a specific type of brain training could help socially anxious individuals break the habit of instantly focusing on threatening social cues. A study published in the Journal ...

Recent medical research indicates that the heightened risk of heart disease observed in patients with depression or anxiety ...

It's crazy how our brains can hijack our day—one moment you're fine, the next you're fuming about something that probably won't matter next week. But on the bright side, your brain is remarkably ...

Solo travel does more than fill your passport with stamps. It fundamentally rewires your brain, enhancing problem-solving abilities, emotional resilience and creative thinking. Whether you’re ...