Remembering the past surfaces both positive and negative feelings—and nostalgia, the longing for a fondly remembered past, can involve a blend of both. How are emotions linked to memories?

Dr Huang said: “Nostalgia is an emotion closely related to memories of our personal past, so trying to recall meaningful ...

Nostalgia, it turns out, promotes progress, helps people resolve their dissatisfaction, and encourages feelings of hope. In fact, nostalgia is more about envisioning the future than longing for ...

Nostalgia is an emotion I’ve frequently come across throughout my college experience. During such a formative time of our lives, it is easy to ...

Why nostalgia could be a superpower that strengthens our friendships Some friendships fade with time, leaving a sense of nostalgia in their wake. But far from being a hindrance, this sentimental ...

Nostalgia is an emotional tool that carries powerful healing properties, according to an eye-opening new study on the topic. You’re now subscribed to all our newsletters. You can manage your ...

Nostalgia, by heightening feelings of connectedness, reduces people’s desire for money, says a team led by Jannine D. Lasaleta of the Grenoble School of Management in France. In one experiment ...

Photo by Bernard Bodo/Adobe stock/HealthDay Nostalgia might be met by eyerolls from some, as the emotion might inspire insipid images of rose-tinted glasses, gooey sentimentality and living in a ...