Laughter seems to enhance positive emotions in bonobos and influence their decision-making to expect more positive outcomes.

Researchers demonstrate that boosting hope could be a game-changer for mental health and resilience.

"In the workplace, we often encourage helping behaviors, but not all help is perceived the same way."

In this podcast, a psychologist digs into how grief affects our bodies, including why grieving can make us more vulnerable to diseases.

We’re bombarded with messaging trying to hijack our quick fear responses, says political scientist Marika Landau-Wells.

In a new paper, researchers examined an unexplored territory in the world of emotional tears.

A new study represents a first-of-its-kind exploration of how neurotransmitters process the emotional content of language.

"Research suggests that approaching life's events with a more optimistic outlook can enhance physical health..." But that's not all.

New research digs into whether non-human animals have a similar sense of fairness. The answer is more nuanced than it may seem.

A study found that older adults became more uncomfortable in high heat sooner, but it didn't affect their moods as much as younger folks.