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Episode 116: The Science of a Good Night’s Sleep
Do you struggle with sleep? This week Drew Ackerman of Sleep with Me podcast tries tips for a good night's sleep, and we explore why it's so…
Your Happiness Calendar for May 2022
This month, be calm, clear, and kind with others.
How We’re Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health Issues
Shame and shunning make mental illness worse. But new studies suggest that attitudes are changing for the better—and that’s largely due…
The Mental Health Consequences of Staring at Yourself on Zoom All Day
Being in front of a camera makes you objectify yourself and focus on your appearance, which is bad for mental health—especially women's.
What Happened When Fox News Viewers Watched CNN for a Month
When people get out of their information bubbles, it does change their opinions—but only temporarily.
How War Shapes Our Attitudes About Violence
New studies are discovering that exposure to war can make violence more acceptable among civilians—but there might be ways to break the cycle.
How Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Hurts Latino Well-Being
Hearing anti-immigrant sentiments in media could make Latinos more stressed and damage our sense of belonging.
Eleven Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify optimism, love, empathy, and other keys to our well-being.
Eleven Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify optimism, love, empathy, and other keys to our well-being.
Ten TV Series That Can Help You Be Your Best Self
Our contributors award "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that helped them to get through the pandemic.
Your Happiness Calendar for May 2022
This month, be calm, clear, and kind with others.
What Can We Learn from the World’s Most Peaceful Societies?
A multidisciplinary team of researchers is discovering what makes some societies more peaceful than others.
Episode 95: How to Enjoy Life More With Michael Pollan
Bestselling author Michael Pollan tries to get more out of life by temporarily giving up one of his pleasures.
Four Reasons Why Zoom Can Be Exhausting
A new paper explains why videoconferencing exhausts the mind and body and how to protect yourself.
Ten More Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from one of the most difficult years in living memory.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2021
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.