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Birds Do It. Bats Do It.
New research shows how cooperation prevails across the animal kingdom. What can humans learn from other species? Read More 
Compassion
Dive into the world of compassion through mindful practices, articles, and advice. Learn to empathize better and spread kindness in your community.
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What One Historic Battle Can Teach Us About Mindfulness
It was the deadliest battle ever fought on American soil. On its 150th anniversary, Barry Boyce reflects on what Gettysburg can still teach us—about what happens when we decide that fighting is our only choice. Read More
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How to (Slowly) Bring Mindfulness to Work
You don't have to be "out there" to bring some mindful practices into your workplace and change up the culture. Read More
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Mind-Body Training Could Improve Medical Students’ Compassion and Stress Levels
A new study shows that training in yoga, meditation, and the neuroscience behind each could improve self-compassion and stress levels among medical students. Read More
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Town legislates against “jaytexting” and other “mindless” infractions
Officials in the small Portland, Oregon, suburb of Samadee passed a by-law in late March that listed a series of minor but punishable new infractions. The city’s so-called “Citizen Awareness” campaign is designed to stem the rising tide of what court documents describe as “public mindlessness.” Read More
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Sustaining Compassion in Health Care
It takes training. Guest blogger Robert McClure explains how health care providers can find resilience in the face of suffering. Read More
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More Compassionate?
Mindfulness is more than moment-to-moment awareness. It's a kind, curious awareness that helps us relate to ourselves and others, says Shauna Shapiro. Read More
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Resources for Integrative Health Care
Integrative health is offering people new ways to treat their bodies (and minds) right. To learn more, check out these authors, organizations, and videos. Read More
Compassion
Acts of kindness to honor the children of Newtown
When violence happens around us, it's hard not to feel incredibly sad and powerless. But we can use that energy in a positive way. So many have, already. Have a look. Read More
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Empathy increases pain tolerance in patients: study
A new study demonstrates how doctors taking even a few minutes to chat with a patient before a procedure can increase the patient's pain tolerance. Read More
