Health
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 
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Well-Being
The Healing Power of Wild Places
Spending time in nature makes us happier, boosts our immune system, and increases our attention span. Read More
Well-Being
The Amazing Effects of Gratitude
Practicing gratitude can have a positive effect on both body and mind. Here's how to practice gratitude in your own life. Read More
Mindfulness Research
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
Work
How Mindfulness Improves Strategic Thinking
Three ways mindfulness can help leaders—and their organizations—identify important ideas. Read More
Kids and Teens
How to Decipher the Emotions Behind Your Child’s Behaviors
Being open to your child's thoughts and feelings can help with the trickiest parenting struggles. Read More
Kids and Teens
Four Ways to Foster Gratitude in Children
Children who learn to practice gratitude are happier and more optimistic in the long run. Try this four-step practice to foster gratitude with your child. Read More
The Brain
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
Well-Being
Can Mindfulness Save Democracy?
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. Read More
Physical Health
The Science of Chronic Stress, Inflammation, and Mindfulness
Physical and psychological stress can ignite the slow burn of inflammation deep within the body fueling chronic disease. Mindfulness may help us put out that flame. Read More
