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.
A new "megastudy" tested 25 tools and practices that can help counter anti-democratic attitudes and partisan animosity in politics.
We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through…
Researchers and psychologists weigh in on why we deceive our romantic partners and how to be more honest and authentic.
A new study finds that when doctors are focused on patients' needs over profits, patients save money and get better care.
According to new research, self-compassion may help people use more effective coping strategies and in turn feel better.
Misinformation may be inescapable—so we should focus on equipping children with tools to critically assess claims on the internet.
Most Americans are frustrated with politics and don't feel represented. Researchers say our political system is to blame.
Discover Humming Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama), a soothing breathing technique that uses gentle humming to promote relaxation and mental calm.
Studies are investigating the process of leaving religion and what a flourishing life after religion looks like.
Our contributors award our annual "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that can help you be your best self.
The search for happiness can make you unhappy—but there is a research-tested solution.
Research suggests that people nearing death talk about their experience as more positive than we imagine it would be.
We explore cyclic sighing, a simple breathing technique that can help lift your mood and lower anxiety by supporting your parasympathetic nervous…
This month, calm your busy mind.
We tend to get less narcissistic as we get older, which might explain why younger generations can seem entitled and self-absorbed.
Loneliness may be a universal part of the human experience, rather than something we always need to fix.