Can You Be Trained to Be More Compassionate?
The answer so far seems to be yes, but there is a lot we still don't know about compassion training.
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Can Mindfulness Help Your Brain Cope with Rejection?
A new study finds that rejection is less distressing to mindful people (and their brains).
The Compassion Paradox Faced by Health Care Workers
Health care demands compassion—and yet that connection with patients can fuel stress. Here’s how one doctor tries to find the balance.
What Do Teens’ Emotions Feel Like?
A recent study investigates how we experience feelings across the lifespan.
Does Mindfulness Meditation Really Make You Kinder?
New studies suggest that training in mindfulness may help us show more care and compassion toward others.
What Type of Meditation Is Best for You?
One of the most in-depth meditation studies to date shows that different practices have different benefits.
How to Survive Your Midlife Blues
Midlife malaise is common, but take heart: Happiness tends to rebound as we get older, and there are ways to cope in the meantime.
Do Mindfulness Apps Work?
Research on mindfulness apps is limited, but here’s what we know so far.