Feeling Appreciated at Home Affects Our Work Life
A new study finds that leaders who reflect on gratitude they receive at home are more supportive and helpful to their employees.
To Live Longer, Find Your Purpose in Life
A new study suggests that a sense of purpose may be more important to our longevity than life satisfaction.
Can We Ease Loneliness With a Little Gratitude?
A new study suggests that people who give thanks tend to feel less disconnected from others.
How Films Can Expand Our Circle of Empathy
A new study finds that after watching Just Mercy, people became more supportive of criminal justice reform.
Research-Tested Ways to Preserve Democracy
A new "megastudy" tested 25 tools and practices that can help counter anti-democratic attitudes and partisan animosity in politics.
How an Altruistic Doctor Could Help You Stay Healthy
A new study finds that when doctors are focused on patients' needs over profits, patients save money and get better care.
How Self-Compassion Can Help You Deal With Stress
According to new research, self-compassion may help people use more effective coping strategies and in turn feel better.
How to Prepare Kids for Misinformation Online
Misinformation may be inescapable—so we should focus on equipping children with tools to critically assess claims on the internet.
Where Do We Go From Here?
In the wake of the 2024 election, our contributors weigh in on what we can do now to preserve our well-being and our democracy.
How to Stop Overthinking Your Happiness
The search for happiness can make you unhappy—but there is a research-tested solution.
What’s Giving Us Hope Right Now?
Researchers, nonprofit leaders, and other experts share what keeps them optimistic about a better future for American society.
Eight Questions That Can Help You Survive Election Stress
Americans are stressed out by their presidential election. These questions will help you check in with yourself—and perhaps boost your resilience.
How to Turn Down the Tension in a Conversation
Research finds that if our language shows someone we're open to their perspective, they are more likely to be open to ours.
Resources for Finding Your Balance During a Stressful Election
Americans are stressed about their upcoming election. Here are some tips for managing that stress while building a better democracy.
To Live Longer, Find Your Purpose in Life
A new study suggests that a sense of purpose may be more important to our longevity than life satisfaction.
Why Meditation Might Need a Warning Label
Research suggests that meditation can sometimes be harmful for certain people—and can even make mental health problems worse.