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Our inner lives can take many forms. As mindfulness urges us to pay attention, it’s worth asking: What can our internal monologue teach us?

Because we can’t possibly absorb every single stimulus, our brain lets some signals filter through to our consciousness. But where in the brain does that take place?

Common wisdom says depression starts in the mind with distorted thinking. But newer models suggest depression starts when the body initiates a defense strategy to help us survive.

Increasing evidence shows that anxiety hurts both working memory space and cognitive processes.

A lot has been written about the power of your morning routine to set your day on a positive course, and science backs those assertions. A common thread among many books and articles on this topic is…

Former Google scientist Seth Stephens-Davidowitz joins the Next Big Idea podcast to share data on happiness and more from his book, Don't Trust Your Gut

It may seem simple, but it bears repeating: sleep, gratitude and helping other people.

Beyond the hype, what does science say about the impacts of mindfulness at work?

It’s not about the specific points you make, it’s all about how you position them.