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Touch the One You Love
The research is conclusive: Physical contact is good for both mind and body. Read More 
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What Mindfulness Is Missing
According to neurosurgeon Jim Doty, mindfulness and compassion must go hand in hand. Read More
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A Simple Story Can Improve Students’ Grades in Science
According to a new study, reading about scientists’ struggles can help students who aren’t doing so well in science. Read More
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Where Does Kindness Come From?
A new study fuses methods from several different branches of science to reveal the forces that shape kindness. Read More
Daily Practices
Stuck on Autopilot? Come Back to Your Body
11 ways to snap out of autopilot and get back in touch with your body. Read More
Well-Being
How Mindfulness Can Save the Planet
Eight steps to a greener, more sustainable world. Read More
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Happy People Don’t Need to Feel Superior
A new study suggests that happy people avoid the trap of social comparison. Read More
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Four Science-Backed Approaches to ADHD
What you can do about an ADHD diagnosis. Read More
Anxiety
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy May Reduce Recurrent Depression Risk
Two co-authors of a new landmark paper discuss their findings that MBCT may be comparable to antidepressants in treating recurrent depression. Read More
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Is Mindfulness Safe?
The practice of mindfulness has many benefits, but there may be risks as well. Here we explore the three key dimensions of a safe mindfulness practice. Read More
