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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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Oct 4, 2025

4 min

Can you lose empathy as you get older? Exploring age-related changes

Research suggests that the relationship between empathy and age is nuanced, with distinct changes occurring in its different forms. So, **can you lose empathy as you get older**? The answer is complex, involving both gains and declines depending on the specific type of empathy at play.

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