We often assume empathy is always good. But neuroscience tells a more nuanced—and potentially life-changing—story.

Three regions, in particular, play key roles: the anterior cingulate cortex, the prefrontal cortex and the insula. The anterior cingulate cortex and the prefrontal cortex are part of a network ...

From von Economo's work, Allman learned that the unusual cells seemed to reside only in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) and one other niche of the human brain, the frontal insula (FI).

The brain's struggle with multitasking leads to cognitive fatigue and errors. Monotasking techniques can improve focus and productivity in work and education.

These include parts of the prefrontal cortex (important for decision-making and cognitive control), the hippocampus, the anterior cingulate cortex ... the amygdala (the insular cortex), has ...

Brain-imaging studies of meditation have illustrated the efficacy of mindfulness, suggesting that it activates the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex ... affected is the insula, which plays a ...