How Mindfulness Can Help Bridge Political Divides
According to Jacob Hess, talking across our political differences is the hardest mindfulness practice of all.
10 Ways Your Brain Reacts to Uncertain Times
Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explains how the pandemic is hijacking our brain's attention.
Is the Way You Breathe Making You Anxious?
Breathing sets off a cascade of physical changes in the body that promote either stress or relaxation.
Can Marijuana Help My Teen Manage Anxiety?
Research is clear on how marijuana hurts the teenage brain, says Christine Carter.
Here’s Why Some People Can Stand Up to Social Pressure
Research explores what gives people the courage to be a "moral rebel."
Your Happiness Calendar for November 2020
This month, hold on to goodness and hope for the future.
How Inequality Keeps People from Voting
Research suggests that more economic and racial equality means more voting—and more voting means more equality.
What Political Polarization Looks Like in the Brain
Liberal and conservative brains respond differently to political messages, a new study finds.
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.
Your Happiness Calendar for November 2020
This month, hold on to goodness and hope for the future.
Six Habits of Highly Empathic People
We can cultivate empathy throughout our lives, says Roman Krznaric—and use it as a radical force for social transformation.
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
Are you struggling to discover your purpose? That may be because you feel isolated from other people. Here's how you can overcome that.
How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain
New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health.
How Inequality Keeps People from Voting
Research suggests that more economic and racial equality means more voting—and more voting means more equality.
What Political Polarization Looks Like in the Brain
Liberal and conservative brains respond differently to political messages, a new study finds.
Seven Ways to Help Someone with Anxiety
Knowing how anxiety works can help you to better support loved ones without inadvertently making their anxiety worse.