The Biology of Kindness: How It Makes Us Happier and Healthier
By Maia Szalavitz @maiaszMay 09, 20130 Mark Edward Atkinson / Getty Images When it comes to staying healthy, both physically and mentally, studies consistently show that strong relationships are at least as...
Benefits of Mindfulness
Practices for Improving Emotional and Physical Well-Being Key Points Practicing mindfulness improves both mental and physical health. Mindfulness involves both concentration (a form of meditation) and acceptance. Deliberately...
Stress Relief: 10 Ways to Relieve Stress
Relaxation techniques: Learn how to relax and reduce stress PUBLISHED: AUGUST 13, 2013 | BY JENNY EVERETT Summer used to signal a time for a well-deserved reprieve from life's rigors....
7 Ways Meditation Can Actually Change The Brain
The meditation-and-the-brain research has been rolling in steadily for a number of years now, with new studies coming out just about every week to illustrate some new benefit...
Expanding the Science and Practice of Gratitude
For too long, we’ve taken gratitude for granted. Yes, “thank you” is an essential, everyday part of family dinners, trips to the store, business deals, and political negotiations....
