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The Beautiful and the Good
What are our brains doing when we assume that someone who’s beautiful on the outside must be beautiful on the inside? Sharon Begley investigates. Read More 
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Go deeper into the science, research, and thinking behind mindfulness and meditation. Hear from leading experts, explore the latest studies, and find book recommendations to expand your practice and understanding.
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How to Grow from Your Regrets
According to a new study, self-compassion may help us benefit from regret rather than wallowing in it. Read More
Depression & Grief
How Mindfulness Protects Against Postpartum Depression
According to research, rather than antidepressants, there’s another option in dealing with postpartum depression: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Read More
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The Science of Trauma, Mindfulness, and PTSD
How the brain responds to traumatic events, and what science says about how mindfulness meditation helps people process trauma and decrease suffering. Read More
Depression & Grief
Learning to Meditate Through Difficulty
Mindfulness teacher Ed Halliwell shares how he came to meditation after coping with anxiety and depression. Read More
Expert Interviews
Overcoming Obstacles with Mindfulness
Engineer Jacqueline Gallo on how she has seized obstacles to bring about personal and professional success. Read More
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How Mindful Parenting Differs From Just Being Mindful
According to new research, children who experience mindful parenting are less likely to use drugs or get depression or anxiety. Read More
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Touch the One You Love
The research is conclusive: Physical contact is good for both mind and body. Read More
Expert Interviews
What Mindfulness Is Missing
According to neurosurgeon Jim Doty, mindfulness and compassion must go hand in hand. Read More
Kids & Teens
A Simple Story Can Improve Students’ Grades in Science
According to a new study, reading about scientists’ struggles can help students who aren’t doing so well in science. Read More
