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Researchers Investigate How a Stressed Brain Can Make Asthma Worse

November 30, 2017

Center researchers are investigating cross-talk between the brain and lungs of people with asthma to understand how psychological stress can make asthma worse

Well-Being in Adults

Mindful Policing Research Expands with New Grant from National Institute of Justice

November 29, 2017

A new study will bring a better scientific understanding of the unique stressors facing police officers

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Researchers Call Attention to Need for More Rigorous Mindfulness-Based Research

November 15, 2017

A Center team is examining the quality of meditation research across time to look at whether study designs are improving

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Supporting Kids of Incarcerated Parents

October 26, 2017

One Center for Healthy Minds faculty member is rethinking how we help kids of incarcerated parents in wide-reaching ways – from Muppets to policy

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Davidson Elected to National Academy of Medicine

October 16, 2017

The National Academy of Medicine, the premier authority dedicated to the health and medical sciences, has nominated Richard Davidson to become a member based on his outstanding professional achievements and commitment to service in the field

Well-Being in Adults

Meditation May Decrease the Risk of Heart Disease

September 28, 2017

Meditation may decrease the risk of heart disease, according to a first-ever statement on the practice issued by the American Heart Association, with contributions from the Center for Healthy Minds

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Video: Neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson Answers Emotion Questions | WIRED

Nov 06, 2024

Neuroscientist and Psychologist Dr. Richard J. Davidson joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about our emotions. Are men truly less emotional than women? Can stress cause your brain to shrink? What are chemical imbalances and what do they do to our emotions? Why do we have emotions at all? Dr. Davidson answers these questions and more on Emotion Support.

Election results can feel like the end of the world if your candidate loses. You're not alone.

Nov 06, 2024

Dr. Richard J. Davidson weighs in on how dealing with post-election anxiety.

Research Shows Racism May Influence Infant Brain Development

Nov 01, 2024

CHM and HMI researchers publish new findings about the intergenerational impact of racism on the newborn brain.

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