Amygdala

``Emotions are the spice of life. Emotions are the reason for being. But, what are emotions? A basic definition would read as “emotions are the result of interpreting physical states as mental states.” (Ignacio Sanabria)

Those with problem-solving and social limitations may have a smaller region in the brain called amygdala that impacts their abilities. Scientists have discovered this correlation as a way to understand and intervene in teaching social skills.

'¢ Alcohol and drugs result in inflammation in the fear-centre of the brain explaining some of the behaviour of people with dependency.

The brain consists of the limbic system to control your emotions. The limbic system has many parts to help in this process.

This paper is an overview of research in the area of emotions and memory, specifically: neuroscience of emotional memories, cognitive psychology on emotion and memory, memories for trauma and other highly emotional experiences, and false memories.

Certain parts of the brain are critically important to individuals' experience of emotions.

A description of the part of the human brain that controls pleasure.

Basic human emotions such as hunger, fear, anger, or sexual attraction come from the amygdala.

Autism research constantly makes news, given its widening footprint in our world. A new study suggests an over-sized amygdala may impact one of the major symptoms of the disease, decreased joint attention.

Seeing the enlarged whites of fearful eyes is enough to activate a fear structure in the brain called the amygdala. Seeing that in someone else's eyes could just save you from an attack.

The amagydala controls our emotions. Researchers have found that when the amagydala is damaged, it appears to impact our abilities to make choices. They theorize that rather than drugs harming our brains, our brains are wired to respond to drugs.

The following essay describes the biology behind the emotional response known as fear. The important roles of the amygdala and the hippocampus are discussed, as well as, several mental disorders associated with fear and axiety.

Millions of people around the world have learned how mindful meditation can reverse depression. Now you can use this powerful tool to vastly improve your quality of life.

Some research suggests that the larger and more complex your social network is, the larger your amygdala becomes. The amygdala is an almond-shaped structure that lies deep with the brain.

To understand human emotions, one must first understand how the human brain works. One's emotions are controlled by the limbic system. There is a scientific explanation for why people react without thinking, and there is a solution.

The areas of the brain that are related to memory, and the area's specific role in the process of memory.

Memory can be improved only by keeping your brain active. In turn the parts of the brain that are responsible for controlling memory work appropriately. This article will take the readers through the most important parts of the brain that control memory.

The normal elderly are able to produce but unable to comprehend emotional tones in speech. They seem less skilled in detecting emotions in facial expressions and also display losses in memory.

A fictional story about a brother and sister in an every day situation that describes the physiological (physical) process of emotions (fear is used in this essay) in the brain. Humorous and informative. Great for study of Physiology or Psychology.

Two interesting facts about smell and how our nose works. For starters, completion between our nostrils, then a relaxing scent that actually doesn't smell.

Do you know why people say you should "be here now", or what "living in the present" really means - or why it's good for you? An interesting brain imaging experiment provides some clues.

A lesson with anatomy about the "heart" and intentions of man.

Recent research illustrates the effect that fear has on voters.