Wisdom

Lisa Miller, a clinical psychologist whose spirituality research is published in top journals, shares how to make children more resilient to life’s challenges.

Studies show we can consciously control—and to some extent even forget—unwanted thoughts and memories.

Covering most of America's history, here are 10 single-volume books discussing the most important eras in US history.

Timeless paradoxes—social media’s tolerance dilemma, democracy’s 'inevitable' decline, the search for universal beauty—continue to shape how we think ...

Thinking of complaining? Think again. Philosophers have long shown why it’s wiser to see the good in others, ...

Renowned mathematician Kurt Godel believed the afterlife exists so we can deepen the learning process that begins in ...

Evil’s most reliable allies are not hatred or malice, but weakness, fear, and conformity—the silent forces authorities use ...

It's more than nostalgia: Young people are ditching screens for symphonies.

They are over 80, 90, and even 100, yet their minds are as sharp as those of people ...

A series of U.S. Navy studies explores how heart–brain harmony can support peak performance under pressure.

Acknowledging mortality doesn’t just liberate us; it shapes our values. By recognizing death’s inevitability and learning not to ...

New archaeological evidence suggests humanity’s story might be far older than previously imagined.

Journalist Charles Duhigg set out on a journey to uncover the shared traits of people who are superb ...

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor says we can take control of our thoughts and emotions instead of letting them ...

It is possible to break free from screen addiction, to be in control of the way you use ...

Norris's family said he 'lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he ...

From Marcus Aurelius to Tolkien, how ancient warnings expose modern self-deception.

The collapse of family structures during the late Roman empire left society vulnerable.

Our body has a biological clock that determines how fast our cells age. How does this mechanism work? ...

‘This most beautiful system ... could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful ...

Your bored mind isn't lazy; it's trying to tell you something important.

My attention was no longer my own, and I wanted it back.

Health surveys show that more than 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders and nearly one-third will experience ...

Some familiar foods may be working against your brain. Nutrition and brain-health experts explain why and offer smarter ...

A few simple habits can help the brain gravitate toward a state of gratitude that benefits both brain ...

From toxins to pesticide residues, we examine what's really in your coffee and whether you should be concerned.

Stoics considered prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice to be the highest virtues, on which all other virtues depend.