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My Brain Made Me Do It 

As scientists learn more about how the structure of our brains affects our behavior, Sharon Begley asks: Are we responsible for our actions, or can we just blame our brains? Read More 

  • Sharon Begley
  • October 17, 2013
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Expert Interviews
Focus! 

Mindful's interview with Daniel Goleman, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence, on his new book, Focus, and how we can hone one of the greatest gifts we have.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • October 16, 2013
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W.A.I.T. Before You Post 

Mindful's Q&A with Tristan Gorrindo, child and adolescent psychiatrist, about getting teens off of autopilot when it comes to engaging with social media. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • October 15, 2013
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Do Rich People Just Care Less? 

Recent research suggests powerful people pay little attention to those below them. Mindful's Editor-in-Chief looks at "the empathy gap." Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • October 8, 2013
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Empathy 101 

Daniel Goleman looks at three types of empathy that leaders, teachers, and parents should have.  Read More 

  • Daniel Goleman
  • October 8, 2013
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Mindfulness and Doctor Burnout 

A recent New York Times article looks at two studies capturing how mindfulness training is improving the health of doctors and their patients.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • October 1, 2013
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