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You might know that Andy Whitfield, late star of Spartacus, died in 2011 of Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. What you might not know is how he chose to face his illness. Read More 
You might know that Andy Whitfield, late star of Spartacus, died in 2011 of Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. What you might not know is how he chose to face his illness. Read More
As a PhD. student at U. Washington, Travis Kriplean designed Reflect, an interface that encourages deeper listening in web-based discussions. Read More
Yet another study is suggesting that just a few hours of meditation training may change your brain—this time its white matter—for the better. Read More
Costa Rica and Vietnam: the happiest countries? Read More
Need to do some serious multitasking? Meditation training can help, new research shows. Read More
Research by Baylor University in Waco, Texas reveals that 37 percent of female entrepreneurs practice meditation—almost 10 percent more than their male counterparts. Read More
Is there a correlation between wealth and empathy? New studies say yes—but results may not be what you expect. Read More
What happens when a small group of fourth and fifth graders is taught mindfulness techniques for 10 weeks? Read More
A mindfulness study published in Frontiers in Cognition concludes that certain meditation techniques can promote creative thinking. Read More
The University of Virginia has received a $12 million gift to create a new Contemplative Sciences Center. David Germano, a professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, will help lead the center. Read More
