Key points Our brain is wired to habituate emotions because of the familiarity and comfortability of that emotion. Because of our brain's neuroplasticity, we are able to restructure and rewire our ...

Emotions are powerful motivators that drive human behavior, but how much is too much? It's crucial to strike a balance between acknowledging them and not letting them take the wheel of our lives.

When toddlers melt down and teens snap back, it’s natural for us to have emotions. Some parents feel overwhelmed or out of control. Others try to push their emotions away. Emotions, after all, can be ...

There are times when my emotions really get in my way. When I perform on stage, fear of failure makes my heart race and throat clench. Or when a friend says something hurtful to me, I can’t stop ...

Hearing live music may be more stirring than listening to a recording of the same tune because it triggers greater activity in the part of the brain linked to processing emotions. Sascha Frühholz at ...