Family systems are a fluid, dynamic experience that, for many, can be challenging to navigate. They are full of different personalities, perspectives, and beliefs, and combining those variables during ...

Serotonin is a brain neurochemical that is synthesized directly within the brain from its precursor, a monoamine amino acid called tryptophan. It modulates neural function, playing a vital role in a ...

If you've ever had to grit your teeth during rush hour traffic or hold your tongue in a work meeting, you know just how pervasive feelings of aggression can be. We've all been there. Anger is one of ...

What Is Passive-Aggressive Behavior? Passive-aggressive behavior is when you express negative feelings indirectly instead of openly talking about them. During World War II, when soldiers wouldn't ...

High temperatures can add extra stress on the body, making it harder to stay calm and focused. Understanding why this happens ...

It may be surprising to hear that toddlers and preschoolers are the most physically aggressive age demographic. Luckily, they lack coordination and strength, making their attacks less dangerous than ...

This post is a review of Killer Instinct: The Popular Science Of Human Nature In Twentieth Century America. By Nadine Weidman. Harvard University Press. 360 pp. $45. With the publication of two ...

People who repeatedly observe aggression have a higher likelihood of engaging in violent behavior later in life. In a new JNeurosci paper, Jacob Nordman and colleagues, from Southern University of ...

Watching someone cry often evokes an emotional response—but according to a new study published Thursday, human tears themselves contain a chemical signal that reduces brain activity linked to ...