New research explores the relationship between the pace and intentionality of your breathing, and the brain networks involved in mood, attention, and body awareness.
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In his new book McMindfulness, Ron Purser contends that mindfulness dulls our social awareness and discourages us from taking action. Thought leader Andy Lee explores why Purser missed every opportunity to prove those points.
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Research finds that training in compassion makes us more altruistic.
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New research adds depth and complexity to our understanding of the major keys to living a happy and flourishing life.
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New research finds that those who meditate can focus their minds and control their impulsivity better than those who do not meditate.
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Why do some people put their lives at risk for the sake of strangers? Research is revealing the limits of empathy and uncovering the traits that lead to extreme altruism.
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Politics have a way of sparking anger within us. By introducing a little mindfulness, we begin to create the space we need to shift out of old patterns.
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An exploration of how traumatic stress affects the brain, and the research suggesting that mindfulness practices may help individuals be more equipped to handle the emotional and physical distress of PTSD.
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A new study finds that more prosocial people are less aggressive in competition—but they tend to win out in the long run.
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Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explores how the military is using mindfulness to tap into calm and focussed attention under extreme stress.
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