With adults spending about 90% of their time indoors, breaking the routine and heading outside can offer a more holistic ...

The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.

There is a growing movement of health care providers prescribing social activities and community engagement to patients, not ...

A new study suggests that encouraging children to empathize with nature could influence their attitudes about the environment ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. In this guided meditation, Dacher Keltner helps us cultivate awe by focusing on new beginnings. Whether it’s a budding plant, a new friendship, or a ...

Talking and thinking about their goals, identities, and values can help teens develop a sense of purpose and even spur their ...

Student suspensions across the country. Police in riot gear called on to dozens of campuses. Presidents of top universities called into congressional hearings. Those were the top higher education ...

Want to help friends and family follow through on their New Year resolutions? Christine Carter has seven tips for you.

Here are the 20 best original Greater Good articles from the past year, as determined by a combination of reader popularity and staff votes. 2. Six Misconceptions We Have About Romantic Love, by ...

Dance, one of humanity's oldest art forms, traces its roots back over 10,000 years. Its rhythmic movements are known to release endorphins, strengthen connections, and even increase our pain tolerance ...