Greater Good

Articles: How the Mind Can Heal the Heart

Tara Bennett-Goleman and Daniel Goleman explain the science behind "mind whispering"—a technique for overcoming self-defeating habits of mind.

Research Digest Items/Studies: Death and Gratitude: Death Reflection Enhances Gratitude

Articles: How to Train the Compassionate Brain

A new study finds that training in compassion makes us more altruistic—and explores the neuroscience behind why.

Articles: Free the Mind: Hope after Trauma

A new documentary reveals the power of mindfulness and neuroplasticity. Bay Area residents can catch a screening tonight at Stanford University.

Articles: How Gratitude Can Help You Through Hard Times

It's easy to feel grateful when life is good, says Robert Emmons. But when disaster strikes, gratitude is worth the effort.

Articles: Mindful Mamas, Healthy Mamas

New research on low-income pregnant women reveals how our minds and bodies are connected—and how all of us can live healthier, more balanced lives.

Articles: When Getting Angry Makes You Happy

A new study shows how seeking happiness at the right time may be more important than seeking happiness all the time.

Articles: Stressed Out? Try Helping Out

A new study finds that helping others gives you a health boost.

Articles: Too Many Bullies

Emily Bazelon's new book explores bullying among kids—and finds the solution in fostering empathy among both kids and adults.

Articles: Training Kids for Kindness

Brooke Dodson-Lavelle explains how a trailblazing compassion training program expands children's natural capacity for empathy and kindness—even toward so-called "bullies."

Articles: Sustaining Compassion in Health Care

As demands on health care providers increase, compassion becomes more difficult to sustain. But a new training holds the promise of helping them meet those challenges.

Articles: Debunking the Myths of Happiness

Sonja Lyubomirsky explains what we misunderstand about happiness, and how we can get it right--part of Greater Good's podcast series.

Articles: Don’t Blame the Brain

A new book argues that education must be based on how our brains really function—not how we wish they would.

Articles: Five Ways to Renew an Old Love

Love is fleeting, says one of the world's leading experts on positive emotion. But with practice, you can foster love anytime you wish—and in doing so, renew old bonds.

Articles: Can Mindfulness Treat Sexual Dysfunction?

Sexual dysfunction among women is more pervasive than many realize. But research is revealing that non-judgmental, moment-to-moment awareness can help.