Mind & Spirit

Get the most out of journaling with these science-backed methods.

Three shifts in perspective to reframe your experience of a potentially annoying situation.

For most of human history, reading was something done out loud. Then we learned to make the voice disappear. In this video we follow what changed, what the voice is ...

Having to throw the brakes on events in life is usually due to actions we chose to take earlier.

Within the chaos of the world lies a special place where you and your family can always feel welcome.

Ambition makes people come alive.

It is true that the immune system ages, but it is not beyond repair.

Cocoa can help reduce symptoms of depression and improve mood, especially when you’re under stress, so opting for chocolate with a higher cocoa percentage is your best bet. How much ...

More than just companions, our furry friends bring a multitude of health benefits.

Scientists asked more than 40,000 adults a very simple, straightforward yes-or-no question about their lives. Seven years later, those who answered “no” were about 50 percent more likely to have ...

A little forethought today can make your tomorrow a great day.

Our blood is a vital, life‑supporting force that nourishes the body and anchors the mind.

Puttering. Tinkering. Fussing around. Whatever you call them, these informal activities are different from exercise or household chores in one important way: They’re not about being productive. Far from being ...

From modern dentistry to weather forecasting, our ancestors may have greatly appreciated what some of us take for granted.

The boundaries we have drawn around perception and awareness may be narrower than we thought.

Living our ideal life now means not having regrets later.

Ten minutes of journaling changes what shows up on a brain scan. Researchers have studied this for 40 years and still can't fully explain why something this simple works so ...

Dried herbs and rock salt come together in an easy, fragrant DIY eye pillow for moments when your senses need a reset.

Sleeping on the job may soon be counted as work, or maybe not.

Heat works through several mechanisms to boost cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health, as well as longevity.

The smartest person in the room is usually not the one who wins. Researchers wanted to know why, and the answer was a single trait that can beat even a ...

Trauma leaves its mark not just on the mind but deep in the body—and the range of tools now available to treat it reflects just how complex that reality is. ...

When AI becomes the starting point for writing and decision-making, it can reshape how we understand ideas, trust our judgment, and value our own work.

Your bored mind isn’t lazy; it’s trying to tell you something important. Instead of looking online for a premade list of activities to eliminate boredom, give your mind some space ...

A cardiologist set out to measure the effects of music on the human body, but the strongest finding wasn't in the music itself. It was the silence he'd inserted between ...

Productivity has become a badge of success—but at what cost?

We generally believe a mind requires a brain. But plants might give us the best reason to doubt that. Without a brain, neurons, or a nervous system, plants do things ...