Nicole HaloupekSocial Links NavigationLive Science Contributor What is the amygdala? The amygdala is often referred to as the "fear center" of the brain — but this name hardly does justice to the amygdala's complexity. What Is Heat Exhaustion? What do football players and sugarcane harvesters have in common? They may all be at risk for heat exhaustion — a hazardous condition that can lead to fatal heat stroke. By Nicole Haloupek Published 10 January 20