Scientists are beginning to trace a surprising link between the genes that shape dog behavior and the biology that underpins human mood and social traits. Instead of treating canine affection and ...

Dogs experience highs and lows just like their owners and their emotions could be influenced by the same genes as humans, new research suggests. For example, the gene called HUNK was found to make ...

Parents’ romantic relationships can strongly influence how a woman understands love, communication, and commitment. Psychology explains how these early relationship models shape adult romantic experie ...

How Modern Society Shapes What We Feel, by Eva Illouz (Princeton University Press), 261 pp., $29.95. Emotions are often regarded as the products of unique experiences and our biological and ...

Do you value the emotional experiences of your life? That may seem like a silly question with an obvious answer, but take a moment to consider it. A large part of life’s worth comes from the cascade ...

New Flinders University research shows why dieters often break their healthy‑eating goals: moment‑to‑moment emotions. The study found that women trying to restrict food intake were far more likely to ...

From our earliest childhood to the university classroom, via our social interactions and media consumption, influence is a constant companion. Sometimes subtle, sometimes overt, it seeks to direct our ...

When you think of building wealth and creating a sustainable financial future, you likely imagine the numbers of your bank account acquiring more commas. To get those commas, you anticipate having to ...