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Kindness as a superfood concept. Large pink cartoon hands, one holding a woman with long flowing dark hair, a red blouse and yellow trousers, the other holding a red heart. The background is peach and there's twinkling stars.

Kindness: The Superfood Nobody Puts in a Smoothie

Studies show that kindness is like a superfood for your mental wellbeing. It boosts happiness, protects against depression, and can even alleviate anxiety.

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A typical street in Locorotondo, Italy. A narrow street with white buildings. Buildings are adorned with many green plants and flowers. There are a number of tables and chairs close to the wall on the right, belonging to a local restaurant.

Your brain needs more beauty

The science of neuroaesthetics shows that beauty reduces stress, boosts positive emotions, calms the nervous system, and expands perception. Beauty has these effects because it signals safety in the brain.

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Photo of people meditating in a well lit meditation room. They all have their hands over their heart area. The room has some lit candles.

Mindfulness Isn’t Enough: Here’s Why We Need Kindfulness

Studies suggest that awareness without warmth doesn’t reliably produce kindness. Sometimes it produces something closer to well-regulated indifference. Perhaps mindfulness needs to evolve into kindfulness.

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Illustration showing what your brain stops letting you see through habituation. Brain made of coloured blocks representing different regions. Hello, red, orange, green, blue, and purple. There's a grid surrounding it.

What your brain stops letting you see

Ever wonder why you stop noticing the smell of your own home? Discover habituation – the fascinating process behind what your brain stops letting you see.

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