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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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 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
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Where Does Kindness Come From?
A new study fuses methods from several different branches of science to reveal the forces that shape kindness. Read More
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Happy People Don’t Need to Feel Superior
A new study suggests that happy people avoid the trap of social comparison. Read More
Focus & Attention
Four Science-Backed Approaches to ADHD
What you can do about an ADHD diagnosis. Read More
Depression & Grief
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy May Reduce Recurrent Depression Risk
Two co-authors of a new landmark paper discuss their findings that MBCT may be comparable to antidepressants in treating recurrent depression. Read More
Expert Interviews
How to Find Your Power—and Avoid Abusing It
In an adaptation from his new book, Dacher Keltner explains the secret to gaining and keeping power: focus on the good of others. Read More
