Meditation

Find out everything you need to know about meditation, including from basics to techniques to health benefits and more.

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4 Simple Ways to Avoid Feeling Lonely
Loneliness and isolation can have serious health effects—but being proactive goes a long wa...

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Feeling Alone? Here's Why Veterans Need to Connect
It improves your mental and physical health—and can help prevent issues like depression down the lin...

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3 Keys to Cultivating Self-Compassion
Developing compassion benefits your relationships, your business, and your own sense of well-being.

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What causes schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a complex genetic disorder. Jeffrey Lieberman, MD, director, New York State Psychia...

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How's your child's self-esteem?
Self-esteem is critically important to helping children thrive and connect with others. Pediatrician...

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Can shyness increase the risk of developing an anxiety disorder?
Anxiety disorders can be caused by a variety of factors, and certain personality traits certainly ca...

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What are risk factors for schizophrenia?
In addition to genetic factors, there are also some environmental contributors to schizophrenia. Jef...

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Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong: The Health Benefits of Eastern Exercises
Cardio is not the only way to burn calories and stay fit. Learn about gentler, meditative movement p...

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Try This Meditation Technique to Foster Lovingkindness
Starting a practice of lovingkindness can warm your outlook and your interactions with others.

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Want to Start a Meditation Practice? Here's How
There’s no better time than the present to make mindfulness a daily habit.