Articles: Do Mirror Neurons Give Us Empathy?
By Jason Marsh | March 29, 2012Neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran explains what mirror neurons tell us—and what they don't—about empathy and other skills.
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Articles: Notes on Being Human
By Jason Marsh | March 26, 2012A report from the frontiers of human consciousness and connection.
Articles: A Guide to Your Child’s Brain
By Diana Divecha | February 15, 2012A review of Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson's The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind.
Articles: Thinking, Fast and Slow
By Jill Suttie | January 31, 2012Three new books explore psychological change and the science of decision-making.
Videos and Podcasts: How to Take in the Good
By Rick Hanson | September 30, 2011Rick Hanson explains how we can boost our positive emotions and positive experiences.
Articles: How to Trick Your Brain for Happiness
By Rick Hanson | September 26, 2011Rick Hanson explains how you can intentionally change your brain to create lasting happiness and well-being.
Videos and Podcasts: Understanding Neuroplasticity
By Rick Hanson | September 18, 2011Rick Hanson explains how we can use our minds to change our brains to change our minds for the better.
Videos and Podcasts: How to Change Your Brain
By Rick Hanson | September 5, 2011Rick Hanson explains how mindfulness meditation can strengthen our brains and help us focus our attention.
Articles: Just One Thing: Feed the Mouse
By Rick Hanson | August 17, 2011Rick Hanson explains how to help your brain feel rewarded, satisfied, and fulfilled.
Articles: The Good, the Bad, and the Brain
By Gregg Sparkman | August 3, 2011A review of Braintrust: What Neuroscience Tells Us about Morality.
Articles: Just One Thing: Pet the Lizard
By Rick Hanson | July 20, 2011Rick Hanson offers tips for soothing our anxious impulses.
Articles: Our Brains, Ourselves
By Jill Suttie | May 27, 2011A review of The Tell-Tale Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Quest for What Makes Us Human
Articles: Love in the Autumn Years
By Kimberly van der Elst | February 13, 2011A look at lovers' brains suggests passion and romance can last for decades.
Videos and Podcasts: Physical Activity Makes Kids Smart—and Happy
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | January 17, 2011Why exercise makes kids good at math.
Raising Happiness: Podcast: Physical Activity Makes Kids Smart—and Happy
By Rachel Lee | January 17, 2011Why exercise makes kids better at math.
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Five Ways Giving Thanks Can Backfire
April 29, 2013Most of the time, gratitude is good. But research finds that there are situations when "thank you" may be the wrong response.
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How Gratitude Can Help You Through Hard Times
May 13, 2013It's easy to feel grateful when life is good, says Robert Emmons. But when disaster strikes, gratitude is worth the effort.
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Six Tips for Making the Leap to Meaningful Work
May 15, 2013Job satisfaction is at record lows. What does it take to overcome the fear of change, especially in tough economic times?
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How to Think LIke Sherlock Holmes
May 24, 2013These two books give us insights into how brain science can help us understand our nature, improve our lives, and help us empathize with those who may have memory lapses.
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How to Train the Compassionate Brain
May 23, 2013A new study finds that training in compassion makes us more altruistic—and explores the neuroscience behind why.
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2nd International Conference on Positive Psychology: “Giving Hope – Giving Future”
May 22, 2013
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The Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, runs a state-of-the-art neuroscience...
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Based at the University of Michigan Business School, this is a networking community for researchers and practitioners...
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