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Your Dog is Socializing You—For the Better
A new study suggests that when dogs are around, groups are closer, more cooperative, and more trusting. Read More 
A new study suggests that when dogs are around, groups are closer, more cooperative, and more trusting. Read More
When researchers at UCLA compared the brains of meditators to non-meditators they found that meditator’s brains were almost a decade younger by the time people reach their mid 50s. Read More
According to a new study, training teachers in mindfulness can affect the whole climate of the classroom. Read More
We should always fight for what’s right. But when we’re on the defensive, our brains contract around that feeling, and that affects how we respond—with more reactivity (we've all seen our friends Facebook updates lately), which can stifle skillful action. How do we let go, and still keep going? Read More
Fear. Uncertainty about the future. Some of the most difficult elements of the cancer experience are well-suited for mindfulness, and 20 years of research into Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) is beginning to bear out the benefits. Plus — try this breathing meditation to alleviate insomnia. Read More
When we can find ways to slip free of our ego, we enter a “flow state” where time and judgment don’t matter and joy overtakes us. Read More
Keep up with the latest in mindfulness. Read More
A new study suggests that compassion training may buffer against the detrimental effects of high-stress medical training, particularly for those prone to depression. Read More
When things are at their worst, we have the chance to be at our best. When an epic freakout emerges and we’re starting to beat ourselves up, what we need is a quick mental shift. That’s the essence of resilience. Read More
Without compassion we wouldn't survive. Yet it's not always easy to bring compassion into daily life. Learn to strengthen your empathy muscle with these 11 tips and insights. Read More
