Calm
How a Lack of Gratitude Kills Relationships
A new study suggests that couples who express gratitude are more satisfied with their relationship. Read More 
Science
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Anxiety
Practicing Self-Compassion Can Boost Your Mental Health
New research looks into how mindfulness and compassion-focused therapy can help treat depression, anxiety, and stress. Read More
Calm
Mixing Meditation and Magic Mushrooms?
New research has found that the chemical in magic mushrooms combined with meditation can improve social functioning. Read More
Calm
Loving-Kindness Meditation May Protect Your Genes and Slow Aging
A new study explores how various forms of meditation affect our health at the genetic level. Read More
Calm
How Your Breath Controls Your Mood and Attention
New research explores the relationship between the pace and intentionality of your breathing, and the brain networks involved in mood, attention, and body awareness. Read More
Compassion
A Review of McMindfulness
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. Read More
Compassion
How to Train the Compassionate Brain
Research finds that training in compassion makes us more altruistic. Read More
Calm
Three Emerging Pathways to Happiness
New research adds depth and complexity to our understanding of the major keys to living a happy and flourishing life. Read More
Calm
How Mindful Breathing Trains Your Brain to Focus
New research finds that those who meditate can focus their minds and control their impulsivity better than those who do not meditate. Read More
Compassion
What the Brains of Selfless People Teach Us About Empathy
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. Read More
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