The gut and brain are in constant communication to regulate digestion, hunger, and mood, among other functions. Find out how ...

A new study from the Emory University School of Medicine shows gentle vibrations placed on the chest during mindfulness meditation may help people with trauma-related symptoms better sense and ...

When danger lurks, instinct keeps us safe. It compels us to run from a burning building or wrestle a knife-wielding attacker to the ground. It also adjusts our body physiology to support these ...

The human body relies on complex and coordinated interactions between the brain and peripheral organ systems to maintain a stable biological environment and support essential functions like behavior ...

True professional success doesn’t just come from intelligence or ambition; it starts with how we care for and connect with ourselves. Tuning into the body’s signals and aligning them with the mind’s ...

When most of us think about planks, we think about abs. We picture a stronger core, flatter stomach, better posture, and maybe a little less back pain. But what if one of the greatest benefits of a ...

Source: Vitaly Gariev / Unsplash Navigating life after a brain injury, such as encephalitis, carries unknowns and uncertainties for those affected as well as their family and friends. Recent research ...

Human Connectome Project (HCP) map of white matter tracts connecting various brain regions. Source: Courtesy of the Human Connectome Project In November 2013, I wrote a Psychology Today blog post ...