compassion
Money can buy happiness — if you spend it on others, research suggests.
A study on charity finds that reminding people how nice it feels to give yields better results than appealing to altruism.
Social interactions are important for building the strongest relationships.
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Research has shown how important empathy is to relationships, but there are limits to its power.
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In-depth research suggests BDSM practitioners can experience altered states of consciousness that can be therapeutic.
A new study shows that beauty standards affect whether or not accusers are believed.
Learn how to practice “self-indifference.”
Radical thinker Rutger Bregman paints a new, more beautiful portrait of humanity.
Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling has an important favor to ask of the American people.
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Experts on the science of giving look into whether there’s another possible upside to doing good: physical attractiveness.
With the most common form of female sexual dysfunction impacting 1 in 10 women, this important study dives into how to keep a relationship going despite having different needs and wants in the bedroom.
It turns out, letting your partner know you appreciate them leads to a stronger relationship. Who’d have thunk?
A good apology can do great things. A bad one can cause trouble. Know the difference.
It takes a special person with a special set of skills to reach students on an emotional level.
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A 12-year long study examines the differences between how same-sex and different-sex couples argue, with some surprising results.
Isolation and empathy are by no means mutually exclusive.
Someday, presumably, we’ll go back to our lives. Our furry buddies will wonder where we went.
One woman’s viral roadmap from fear to learning to growth.
How do you overcome the tension between autonomy and solidarity?
The ability to interact peacefully and voluntarily provides individuals a better quality of life.
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Sometimes, the more understated you are, the more positively you’ll be received.
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The Buddha wasn’t concerned with transcendence, but rather fully embodying the moment.
Philosopher Peter Singer broaches an uncomfortable truth about the Make-A-Wish Foundation and GoFundMe pages.
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Our social emotions are now being hijacked by robots.
Deciding how we ought to live is one of the greatest challenges of being alive. Ask yourself these important questions to gain clarity, with philosopher Peter Singer.
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There are many different ways of helping people in extreme poverty. Philosopher Peter Singer explains how you can do it.
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“I used to mountain climb… If I can’t walk anymore, I’ll crawl.”
Social media posts that evoke strong kama muta often go viral – for example, cute kittens, puppies and special animal friendships.
What a group of orphaned elephants can teach us about emotion and learned social skills.
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Charity and volunteering not only benefit the recipient but help you become happier and healthier in the new year.