Sometimes, the problem lies in anticipating a bad thing that may never happen. Here’s how to get a handle on this special kind of suffering.

A research assistant kept track of whether babies assisted in one of the two ways and, if so, how much time passed before ...

john a. powell explains why we distance ourselves from groups of people and how we can all find the connection that we crave.

With adults spending about 90% of their time indoors, breaking the routine and heading outside can offer a more holistic ...

A new study suggests that encouraging children to empathize with nature could influence their attitudes about the environment ...

There is a growing movement of health care providers prescribing social activities and community engagement to patients, not just pills.

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. On Christmas morning, Noam Osband and Devora Keller gathered their family in the kitchen to take a breath and find a moment of calm. Breathing ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. In this guided meditation, Dacher Keltner helps us cultivate awe by focusing on new beginnings. Whether it’s a budding plant, a new friendship, or a ...

Time in this high school moves without hurry once classes are done. Afternoon sun fills the halls, almost empty of students now except for the few still packing up. In one classroom, teens and older ...