At a recent research talk, an audience member suggested that, since we all ruminate, this must be programmed by the human genome and, therefore, must have adaptive value. Eyebrows were raised; not all ...

When someone feels sad or angry or negative, they create similar vibrations around them. Those vibrations stick to the environment. If you walk into that place, even after they have left, for no ...

Countless parents across the country recently dropped their kids off at college for the first time. This transition can stir a whirlwind of feelings: the heartache of parting, sadness over a ...

“Don’t let your joy get the best of you.” “Be careful: You might become a joyous person.” “It’s OK to feel joy sometimes; you just have to manage it.” You’ve probably never heard people say any of ...

USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and University of Southern California provide funding as members of The Conversation US. Countless parents across the country recently dropped their ...

This phenomenon known as emotional mirroring, where partners unknowingly mirror each other’s emotions, can be the invisible force steering the course of a relationship—for better or worse. Emotional ...

A restful night’s sleep is often called nature’s best healer, helping the body and mind recharge for the next day. But what happens when you miss out on quality rest? Recent research suggests that ...

In their study, University of Delaware Associate Research Professor Leigh McLean and co-author Nathan Jones of Boston University, found that teachers displayed far more positive emotions than negative ...

Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) — a behavioral intervention that integrates training in mindfulness, emotion regulation strategies and savoring of natural rewards — could hold the key ...

In their study, University of Delaware Associate Research Professor Leigh McLean and co-author Nathan Jones of Boston University, found that teachers displayed far more positive emotions than negative ...