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Articles: Why Do We Feel Awe?By Dacher Keltner | May 10, 2016
According to Dacher Keltner, there are important evolutionary reasons: It's good for our minds, bodies, and social connections.
Articles: Where Does Kindness Come From?By Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas | May 5, 2016
A new study fuses methods from several different branches of science to reveal the forces that shape kindness.
Articles: Ten Changes New Parents FaceBy Diana Divecha | May 4, 2016
Diana Divecha describes how your mind, body, and life will change with the arrival of a baby.
A new study compares different responses to bullying—and finds that forgiveness may have to wait.
Text messaging can breed disastrous misunderstandings between people. Here’s how to stop that from happening.
Articles: How to Cultivate Global CompassionBy Jill Suttie | April 8, 2016
Legendary psychologist Paul Ekman explains how to extend compassion beyond our circle of family and friends.
Articles: Four Reasons to Cultivate PatienceBy Kira M. Newman | April 4, 2016
Good things really do come to those who wait.
New research provides a whole new understanding of the brain's amygdala—and suggests that happy people take the bad with the good.
A new study examines how our Facebook friends respond to negative emotions—and discovers that sharing tough times may bring out the best in them.
Articles: How Do Our Minds Affect Our Health?By Jill Suttie | March 11, 2016
A new book reveals the complex ways that our brains and bodies interact.
We are spending more time indoors and online. But recent studies suggest that nature can help our brains and bodies to stay healthy.
Articles: Manage Your Energy, Not Your TimeBy Kira M. Newman | March 1, 2016
The new book “The Happiness Track” explains how to use the science of happiness to preserve your energy and be more productive.
Articles: Culture Shapes How Leaders SmileBy Clifton B. Parker | February 22, 2016
The way presidents and government officials smile depends on which emotions their culture values, a new study finds.
Articles: How to Listen to PainBy Jill Suttie | February 17, 2016
A Q&A with Brené Brown about her new book, Rising Strong.
Research reveals how stress can get between you and your partner, and how to stay connected amid the chaos.
Articles: What if Schools Taught Kindness?By Laura Pinger, Lisa Flook | February 1, 2016
Laura Pinger and Lisa Flook share their lessons from creating a "kindness curriculum" for young students.
Tim Desmond offers practical strategies from his new book on integrating the science of self-compassion into clinical treatment.
Articles: What Happens to Kids When Parents FightBy Diana Divecha | January 26, 2016
Conflict between parents is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to hurt kids. Here’s how to turn a disagreement into a positive lesson.
Articles: Don’t Let Your Mind Be Your Worst EnemyBy Jill Suttie | January 13, 2016
Two new books reveal the inner workings of human psychology--biases, rationalizations, and all.
In a Q&A, neuroscientist Ron Dahl explains how parents can help younger teens avoid depression and anxiety as they become more independent.
In an adaptation from his new book, Dacher Keltner explains the secret to gaining and keeping power: focus on the good of others.
According to a new book, having a purpose in life is crucial for our health and well-being.
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