The Power of a Simple Hug as a Natural Antidepressant
Can a hug have antidepressant properties? Science shows there is biological power in the simple act of a hug, from melting away the stress from a day to repairing emotional wounds. Read More
Can a hug have antidepressant properties? Science shows there is biological power in the simple act of a hug, from melting away the stress from a day to repairing emotional wounds. Read More
We're wired to pay attention to what's negative—great for survival, not so great for everyday life. Elisha Goldstein explores how mindfulness undercuts our negativity bias. Read More
Elisha Goldstein shares a short gratitude practice from his forthcoming book, Uncovering Happiness. Read More
If we can direct our thoughts toward the well-being of others, says Daniel Goleman, it will help promote a more enduring, genuine kind of happiness. Read More
Mindfulness lets you know what's going on in your mind without taking the bait and acting on it, says Elisha Goldstein. Read More
When we try to chase happiness, we often chase it away. Elisha Goldstein says if we want to choose to have joy in our lives, we have to look in the unexpected places. Read More
A new daily science blog shares tips for well-being. Read More
ABC News anchor Dan Harris' memoir will hit number one on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction bestseller list next week. Read More
Read an excerpt from 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works—A True Story, by ABC's Dan Harris. Read More
It’s a dance that captures the seductive imagination, but as Tracy Picha discovers, there’s much more than meets the eye. Read More