Mindfulness

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

A new technique helps anesthesiologists track changes in states of consciousness

A new book explores the science of trash talk—and why some people are more immune to it than others