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Kindness in the Blood: how helping others reduces inflammation
New research shows that being kind to others impacts genes in a way that reduces inflammation.
“I like your hair” – The Surprising Science of Compliments
When we offer a compliment, studies show that we hugely underestimate how good it can make a person feel.
The Healing Power of Music: Why music reaches deeper than words
Music doesn’t just touch one part of the brain – it lights up billions of neurons across many connected regions. This allows a few notes to access memory circuits that contain an entire package: tune, words, and the experiences tied to them.
18 Reasons Why Kindness Is Pure Magic (and Backed by Science)
1. Kindness counteracts stress
Physiologically, kindness is the opposite of stress. It soothes stress-related regions of the brain and brings calming effects throughout the body.