A physician learns how gratitude can bring more meaning and resilience to his work.
Even at 90 years old and 84 pounds, Ms. Z still had quite a presence. As her doctor, I admired the quiet strength she packed into her tiny frame. I wasn’t surpris
Even at 90 years old and 84 pounds, Ms. Z still had quite a presence. As her doctor, I admired the quiet strength she packed into her tiny frame. I wasn’t surpris
According to a new study, conditions like ADHD and anxiety may be linked to normal brain functions gone awry.
During downtime, some of us daydream while others might focus on a to-do list, or get stuck in a negative loop. Psychology has traditionally
If so, you might be prone to awe, that goosebumpy sensation that we get in the presence of something profound: something greater, more powerful,
The mind and the body are a power couple, and like all couples that were meant to be together, the direction of influence goes both ways. The mind can influence the body, and the body can influence the mind – and new research has found that tog
We know that mindfulness can transform the life of an individual. But did you know it could also change the world?
We are facing increasingly complex global challenges, of which climate change is perhaps the most important. It is obvious that we m
Research suggests that Americans have become less trusting over the past few decades. That’s a problem: Trust has numerous benefit
“Be grateful for what you have.” It’s a mantra everyone has no doubt heard before from everyone from mothers and pastors to Oprah Winfrey. Now, science is offering one more reason to count your blessings each night.
John Nezlek, professor of p
From the moment a frustrated Neanderthal said to herself, “How am I supposed to cut this meat without a knife?” to the day Gutenberg’s boss blurted “I need thirty copies of this document by noon,” our species has been creating tools that transform
In the past two centuries, human health and wealth have advanced as never before. While inequalities still bedevil us, on the whole, the current generation of hum
Brother Guy Consolmagno has been looking up at the stars for more than half a century, but
Often times the people, words and acts commonly associated with "organized religion" and "religious people" are not always the best advertisements for the faith. One of the main problems associated with organized religion is the tendency toward wha
For someone with a traumatized nervous system, sitting in silence isn’t always the right response.
I like to say that India changed my life twice. The
By Dr. Pramila Srivastava
Our country is not only rich in mineral and other natural resources; its human capital is also enviable. High literacy rates, health standards and favourable relations with other countries allow the citizens of the countr
In honor of Jane Goodall’s birthday this week, we are releasing a never-before published dialogue between Matthieu Ricard, author of the recent book, A Plea for the Animals, and the renowned primatologist, a
Spotlight on Earth
--by Shari Swanson, Apr 18, 2017
Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day marks a global celebration of Earth and the concept of peace. It presents an opportunity to demonstrate support for environmental protection. From lush rain
When Jayne Gackenbach’s son took up Nintendo in the 1990s, she began to worry. As she watched him spend hours manipulating char
Billions can's live without it. Why?
It’s a question that has puzzled scientists and philosophers for centuries. 2,400 years ago Aristotle wondered, “Why does music, bein