Focus & Attention
The Science of Taming the Wandering Mind
Wherever attention goes the rest of the brain follows—in some sense, attention is your brain’s boss. But is it a good boss and can we train it? Read More 
Wherever attention goes the rest of the brain follows—in some sense, attention is your brain’s boss. But is it a good boss and can we train it? Read More
With police violence in the news, and public scrutiny on the rise, cities turn to mindfulness to help officers deal with the stress of the job. Read More
Leave your FitBit and pump-up music at home, and try out mindful running. This fresh approach to fitness tunes you in to your mind as well as your body. The result is a whole new experience of fitness. Read More
A new study explores whether women get more out of meditation than men when it comes to reducing negative emotions through mindfulness. Read More
The latest findings in psychology—about our deep-seated thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—get a lot of media attention. Unfortunately, they often turn out to be flawed or false. Here's the evidence that contradicts 7 of the most common pop psychology myths. Read More
How to finally get rid of those pesky old habits that no longer serve you. Read More
According to a new study, we concentrate better and feel less stressed when we purposefully detach from work and enjoy a real break. Read More
Practicing self-affirmation wires your brain to recognize your own brand of failure, reducing the defensiveness that can hinder performance improvement. Read More
Christine Carter knows meditation is good for her—but she still avoids it. Here’s how she’s trying to change. Read More
It might not be possible to heal some gut disorders without first considering the impact of stress and our emotions. Read More
