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Research Findings
New Study Reveals Critical Role of Conscious Awareness in Regulating Emotional Responses
December 6, 2013
Can cues in our environment we're unaware of shape our behavior and emotions toward others?
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Well-Being in Adults
Study Reveals Gene Expression Changes with Meditation
December 4, 2013
New research suggests mindfulness meditation may alter how genes are expressed in the body
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Research Findings
Having a Purpose in Life May Be Protective Against Exposure to Life’s Unpleasantness
November 15, 2013
Finding meaning from life’s experiences may play a role in our ability to regulate our emotions, research suggests
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Research Findings
Study Shows Mindfulness Training can Help Reduce Teacher Stress and Burnout
August 28, 2013
Teachers who practice mindfulness may be better able to reduce their own levels of stress and prevent burnout
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Research Findings
Brain Can Be Trained in Compassion, Study Shows
May 22, 2013
Can compassion be learned?
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Research Findings
Response and Recovery in the Brain May Predict Well-Being
February 4, 2013
How long the brain takes to recover from a threat may be an indicator of personality traits like neuroticism