Do Something That Is Not Nothing
If you’ve been struggling to make a new health habit stick—the solution might be easier (and shorter) than you think. Read More
Articles by Misty Pratt
Research & Science
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5 Minutes of Mindfulness Brings Real Benefits, According to Science
Don’t have time to sit down for a lengthy meditation session? As it turns out, you don’t need to. New research shows that mere minutes of mindfulness each day, sometimes called a "micropractice," can go a long way in supporting our mental health—without wrecking our schedule. Read More
Books & Reviews
The Potential (and Pitfalls) of Yoga and Meditation for Mental Health
In her new book, All in Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women’s Mental Health, science writer Misty Pratt evaluates research and offers advice on trying yoga and meditation to support mental well-being—including why it’s important to adapt these popular practices to what your own mind and body need. Read More
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How Meditation Supports Health and Healing
Studies show that mindfulness is ultimately an effective, low-cost way to manage (and maybe even improve) physical and mental health and well-being. Read More
Depression & Grief
How Walking In the Woods Helped Ease My Anxiety
Once writer and health researcher Misty Pratt stopped fighting nature, she was able to see its beauty, and how she is connected to it. Read More
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Research on How Mindfulness Changes the Brain (and How It Doesn’t)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction may not change the structure of our brains, but scientists say that this isn’t necessarily a bad thing Read More
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Shared Experiences Don’t Always Lead to Better Understanding
“Me too” are two powerful words that express solidarity with others, but new research finds that sharing a past similar experience might hinder your ability to understand what the other person is really going through. Read More
Gratitude
Women Are Leaders of Mindfulness at Work—Here’s Why
The latest research shows that employees are happier in their jobs when they’re led by a woman, but experts say that being an effective leader has more to do with trust than with gender. Read More
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A Recent Study Reveals Mindfulness is Comparable to Popular Drug for Treating Anxiety
Mindfulness-based stress reduction is just as effective as a gold-standard antidepressant for the treatment of anxiety, and comes with fewer side effects. Read More
Gratitude
The Power of Gratitude (with a Healthy Dose of Cynicism)
Misanthropic beliefs and attitudes come with risks to our mental health. Can gratitude help us see things another way? Read More
