Mindfulness

The start of the workweek can be a biologically measurable stressor, with consequences for long-term health that can stretch into retirement

A community science project finds that modest reminders to find joy in the day can have benefits that are on par with those of more ambitious well-being interventions

Often framed as a boon for personal wellness, meditation helps us connect with and support others, too

The brain weighs factors based on their importance to oneself and one’s social world as part of a complex calculation that shapes behavior

The right kind of silence can be golden, revitalizing and strengthening a relationship

People talk more about past events than future ones—and memories hold clues for navigating the present

People are really stressed about the U.S. presidential election. A psychiatrist offers several self-help methods to reduce feelings of despair

Study participants felt time distortion, fewer negative thoughts and greater detachment from feelings with a noninvasive ultrasound intervention

The way we think about time, aging and sickness may influence our health, behavior and general well-being in surprising ways

Instead of just asking questions about how exercise helps our bodies, let’s also consider how it helps our brains

How a total solar eclipse creates connection, unity and caring among the people watching

This emotion can push people to overcome obstacles, though results are best when people keep their long-term aims in mind