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Oct 21, 2025

4 min

The Evolving Heart: Can empathy grow stronger with age?

Research indicates that the components of empathy change differently as we age, with emotional capacity often strengthening. So, can empathy grow stronger with age? The answer reveals a complex and heartwarming picture of human emotional development.

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Oct 9, 2025

7 min

Is the Amygdala Associated with Empathy?

A 2015 study found that left amygdala volume is larger in individuals with higher empathy dimensions. This suggests a strong connection, yet the relationship is highly complex, with the amygdala primarily associated with the emotional, or affective, component of empathy and its role in processing fear and emotional salience.

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