Emotions and memories go hand in hand. Many researchers have reported that memories of emotional events are easier to recall than memories of everyday events, like what you had for breakfast two days ...

Why does a comforting touch stay with us for years, while other sensations quickly fade from our minds? A new paper offers a ...

Why do we remember a hug forever? A new neurobiological model explains how "affective tactile memory" stores emotional touch ...

Emotions and memories go hand in hand. Many researchers have reported that memories of emotional events are easier to recall than memories of everyday events, like what you had for breakfast two days ...

Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology demonstrated that emotion enhances memory for contextual details, challenging the view that emotion impairs the ability to ...

Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology demonstrated that emotion enhances memory for contextual details, challenging the view that emotion impairs the ability to ...

Stress influences what we learn and remember. The hormone cortisol, which is released during stressful situations, can make emotional memories in particular stronger. But how exactly does cortisol ...

Emotions play a pivotal role in how memories are formed and recalled. Plenty of studies have shown that emotional experiences tend to be remembered more vividly and for longer periods. When ...

A University of Iowa research team is aiming to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress ...

Have you ever noticed how a particular song can bring back a flood of memories? Maybe it’s the tune that was playing during your first dance, or the anthem of a memorable road trip. People often think ...

Hormonal birth control is a fact of life for millions of women. In the U.S. alone, more than 60 million women of reproductive age have used contraceptives according to the Centers for Disease Control ...