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Your Dog is Socializing You—For the Better
A new study suggests that when dogs are around, groups are closer, more cooperative, and more trusting. Read More 
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Meditators Have Younger Brains
When researchers at UCLA compared the brains of meditators to non-meditators they found that meditator’s brains were almost a decade younger by the time people reach their mid 50s. Read More
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A 3-Minute Body Scan Meditation to Cultivate Mindfulness
A brief mindfulness meditation practice to relax your body and focus your mind. Read More
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How Practice Affects Our Brains
From the greatest musicians and athletes to rookie meditators, practice helps us get better, and more confident. But how? This short animation delves into the research behind effectively training the brain. Read More
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When Teachers Get Mindfulness Training, Students Win
According to a new study, training teachers in mindfulness can affect the whole climate of the classroom. Read More
Compassion
The Mindful Survey: The Good Fight
Highlights from our reader survey on arguing in love. Read More
Daily Practices
7 Habits of Mind to Bring to Your Next Meal or Snack
Through the simple act of eating, we can investigate our intentions, actions, and moment-to-moment well-being. Read More
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Your Breath is Your Brain’s Remote Control
A study has found evidence to show that there is actually a direct link between nasal breathing and our cognitive functions. Read More
Compassion
What You Can Learn from Polyamory
A 20-year study of consensually non-monogamous adults reveals seven lessons for anyone who wants to be more mindful in their relationships. Read More
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Passion Rules: Two Practices for Discovering Your Life’s Passion
Our most magnetic emotion can pull us onto the right path and show us what we really need. But first we have to lay the ground for passion to grow. Read More
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