Does Your Voice Reveal More Emotion Than Your Face?
New research compares how well we can read other people’s emotions in their voices and faces.
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How Comforting Others Helps You with Your Own Struggles
According to two new studies, we need practice dealing with our difficult feelings—and we get it from helping other people manage their own.
Why “Mom Brain” Is Good for Mothers and Babies
According to a new study, pregnant women lose gray matter in their brains—and this process helps them figure out what other people need and feel.
How to Give to Others without Burning Out
Research suggests that self-care can reduce stress and exhaustion—if we know how to practice it.
How to Stay Empathic without Suffering So Much
Four steps to a healthier, more helpful, and more sustainable form of empathy.
What Happens in a Child’s Brain When They Learn to Empathize?
A new study explores what brain changes happen when children start to think about other people’s thoughts.
How One School is Teaching Empathy After the Election
The story of a group of sixth graders learning to bridge political divides after the U.S. election.
Can Empathy Protect You from Burnout?
A new study suggests more empathic police officers are less likely to become discouraged and demoralized.