Ever wonder why your pulse races and your heart beats faster and you start to sweat when you’re embarrassed? You can blame your pregenual anterior cingulate cortex, a thumb-sized region in the brain ...

When we witness an awkward moment, pain centers in the brain light up. April 15, 2011— -- Ever wonder why some people can't stand the over-the-top awkwardness of characters on "The Office" while ...

Why do we feel so uncomfortable on someone else's behalf? Breaking down the science behind secondhand embarrassment.

We’ve all felt the excruciating moment where everyone seems to be staring at us with disapproval, and we wish the earth would just swallow us up. Embarrassment means feeling uncomfortably exposed to ...

I passed by him yesterday. The Diag is absolutely terrible when you are trying to avoid someone, and of course, I happened to pass him by the Chemistry Building, home to all pre-med warriors seemingly ...

A laughing moment of embarrassment is a tough one to pull off, mainly because there is a psychological component to watching TV. Yes, there is more than just a serial relationship with your favorite ...

Embarrassment, guilt, and shame are recognitions that the self-image we so carefully construct and monitor – before ourselves as before others – has been damaged. Recognizing this fall from grace, our ...

You wouldn’t think twice about telling people that you used ear drops to clear up an ear infection. But you might feel uneasy about sharing that you’re taking drugs for an STD or an on-going medical ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When someone does something cringey, it’s only human nature to ...