Does Your Dog Have Empathy for You?
New research supports the hypothesis that dogs “catch" emotions from other dogs and humans.
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How to Overcome Stress by Seeing Other People’s Joy
If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, don’t cut yourself off from other people, says Kelly McGonigal. Instead, double down on your…
Why Is It So Hard to Change People’s Minds?
Our opinions are often based in emotion and group affiliation, not facts. Here’s how to engage productively when things get heated.
When Is It Kind to Make Someone Feel Bad?
Sometimes, the nicest thing we can do for someone is to make them feel bad.
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.
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.