Whether it’s a surprise birthday cake or an underdog team suddenly stealing the ball, moments that violate our expectations tend to feel startling—and according to new research, the brain may respond ...

Dopamine is the brain’s way of patting us on the back for a job well done when we score a goal, get an ‘A’, or cross the ...

Many Malaysians today feel mentally foggy, scattered or just not quite there. Blame it on long hours, back-to-back meetings ...

Pain is more than a physical signal — it also carries emotional weight that shapes our response and memory of discomfort.

When you're mentally exhausted, your brain might be doing more behind the scenes than you think. In a new study using functional MRI, researchers uncovered two key brain regions that activate when ...

Often called the “love hormone” or the “cuddle hormone,” oxytocin promotes feelings of love, bonding, and well-being.

New research shows that music can swiftly alter emotional states in the brain, offering insights into mood, memory, and mental health.