A grandparent's love is truly like nothing else. Scientists explain what "grandma brain" is and what exactly causes that ...

New research from Emory University has found that grandmothers’ brains show heightened activity in regions linked to ...

The act of emotional crying is far from random or useless. Instead, it seems to be woven deeply into our social and emotional ...

New research from Emory University suggests that grandmothers experience heightened emotional empathy when interacting with their grandchildren, distinct from the cognitive empathy felt toward their ...

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New research shows a simple reason why even the most intelligent, complex brains can be taken by a swindler’s story—one that, upon a second look, offers clues it was false. When the brain fires up the ...

Empathy is more than a buzzword—it’s a foundational skill. The ability to recognize and understand others’ emotions—and to respond in ways that are constructive and caring—can help adolescents build ...

But why is that? What is it about our relationships that make them so central to our lives? According to neuroscientist Ben Rein’s new book, Why Brains Need Friends, it comes down to our brains. As he ...

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