Sometimes popularly called the "love hormone," oxytocin is a hormone released in the brain that plays a major role in social relationships. The new work by behavioral neuroscientists Natalia ...

The human brain processes negative information differently than positive input, explaining why one pessimistic comment can overshadow ten encouraging ones. This “negativity bias” evolved as a survival ...

Even brief exposure to negative social media comments can trigger immediate anxiety and mood drops in adults, especially younger users, new research reveals. Study: An experimental online study on the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. In relationships, small misunderstandings or miscommunications are inevitable — ...

ORLANDO — Children and adolescents with food allergy often experience substantial fear of negative social evaluation, ...

There are different perspectives on how many areas of self-care contribute to a happy, healthy life. But in some way, shape, ...

I have worked with couples for five decades. They have trusted me to help them break free of interactions that have damaged their love. Though there are many ways that intimate partners can push each ...

Many of us have been there. You bring up an issue with your partner, and you feel attacked by their response. You get defensive and return fire—only for them to do the same. It’s a battle that no one ...