How Small Acts of Kindness Can Help With Anxiety
A new study finds that performing acts of kindness improves mental health symptoms—and increases your social connection, too.
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Kissing Is At Least 1,000 Years Older Than We Thought
Kissing may seem natural, but it remains unclear whether it’s a universal human act or a cultural one.
How Feeling Socially Connected Can Help With Chronic Pain
A new study finds that people who have a greater sense of connection and belonging seem to experience pain differently.
Seven Guidelines for Healthy Social Connection
If loneliness is an epidemic, governments can offer public health guidelines for connection—which is exactly what Canada is working on.
How Mindfulness Can Help Create Calmer Classrooms
In an Arizona school district, a mindfulness program has helped students manage their emotions, feel less stressed, and learn better.
The Emotional Life of Animals—And What It Means for Us
Rather than debate how smart animals are, we should care for them because of their capacity to feel—and perhaps even have spiritual lives.
Want Better Relationships? Here’s What to Do Today
A new study finds that even just one conversation with a friend could make you feel more connected and less stressed.
What the Longest Happiness Study Reveals About Finding Fulfillment
A new book summarizes the findings from a famous happiness study that began in the 1930s—and explains how you can be happier.