GrayMatters Health (GMH), the pioneers of digital brain-region biomarkers for mental healthcare, today announced the publication of new clinical and scientific research that significantly broadens the ...

In 1995, author Daniel Goleman coined the term “amygdala hijack”–an idea that has subsequently appeared in countless blogs, self-help books, and videos. According to this idea, a part of the brain ...

For some people a single small irritation can wreck their entire day, while others can swiftly shake off minor problems and move on. A new study led by researchers from the University of Miami is ...

A new study found that people who are politically conservative have a slightly larger amygdala than progressives. The results suggest that the relationship between brain anatomy and political ideology ...

The study found overgrowth of the amygdala between 6 and 12 months of age in children that went on to develop autism. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Forget crowd sizes — a new study confirms that conservatives boast slightly larger amygdalas, the part of the brain that plays a key role in identifying and reacting to potential threats, compared ...