Does a city have a mind? 
Is there really an off switch for fear? 
How Estrogen Shapes the Female Brain 
Oxytocin: a real neuro-hype
According to psychological research from the beginning of this century, oxytocin is responsible for love
Emotions and Memory – Episode 1: Best and worst of emotions
The ability for emotions to influence and help retain memories or information holds for both
A hangover shared is half the hangover
Young people experience hangover as a form of social bonding, which could explain why they
Compassion is more helpful than empathy
Empathy allows us to relate to other people’s feelings, creating bonds. However, when the boundaries
Could coffee harm or help you?
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, together with water, tea,
Let me sleep! Why classes for teens should start later
Getting out of bed for school is a teenager’s daily nightmare. “Don’t be so dramatic—just
How estrogen relates to trauma vulnerability
Women are twice as likely to develop posttraumatic stress than men. It is not exactly
When Trauma Affects Decision Making
Trauma-related associations prompt people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to make decisions differently than adults
The Neuroscience of Habits
In two recent blog posts, Lieneke told us a lot about habits. But you may