“Understanding Pseudobulbar Affect,” the inaugural publication of the new Insights & Implications in Gerontology series from The Gerontological Society of America, addresses an often overlooked or ...

—Pseudobulbar affect has been associated with depressive symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. A pilot study looks at these relationships in more detail. Reviewed ...

Perhaps this situation sounds familiar to you: you are having a calm discussion with a friend about a topic you don't find emotional whatsoever, and you notice that tears are welling up in your friend ...

Although pseudobulbar affect (PBA)—which is characterized by uncontrollable and exaggerated or inappropriate laughing or crying—typically occurs in people with certain neurological conditions or brain ...

Dear Carol: My husband has had several strokes and is now in a nursing home where I spend much of each day with him. He’s showing signs of vascular dementia, but what I find most upsetting is his ...

Emotions are an organic and essential component of human life. They help individuals convey messages to others, reduce stress, and connect to the surroundings. However, in the case of some people, ...