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The benefits of self-forgiveness
This BeWell article provides tips for cultivating and practicing self-forgivness. The benefits, researchers say, are numerous.
This BeWell article provides tips for cultivating and practicing self-forgivness. The benefits, researchers say, are numerous.
A way to bring more parks to cities, for better mental health
Spending time in nature can improve mental health, but people are increasingly removed from it. A new model proposes a way of bringing those benefits to more people.
Spending time in nature can improve mental health, but people are increasingly removed from it. A new model proposes a way of bringing those benefits to more people.
Empathy is a skill that improves with practice, Stanford psychologist-author says
Empathy isn't determined by our genes, it's a skill that improves with practice, explains Stanford psychologist-author Jamil Zaki.
Empathy isn't determined by our genes, it's a skill that improves with practice, explains Stanford psychologist-author Jamil Zaki.
When new dads can stay home, it’s good for the health of moms
A new Stanford study found that allowing fathers to take time off following birth improves the health and mental well-being of mothers.
A new Stanford study found that allowing fathers to take time off following birth improves the health and mental well-being of mothers.
To get kids and adults to exercise, here’s what works
Stanford's Abby King shares evidence-backed strategies to get people to exercise more and sit less. "You don't need fancy equipment," she said.
Stanford's Abby King shares evidence-backed strategies to get people to exercise more and sit less. "You don't need fancy equipment," she said.
Spreading a culture of wellness to scientists-in-training
In a recent article, medical student Yoo Jung Kim and a co-author offer a few steps to promote a culture of well-being for trainees in academic science.
In a recent article, medical student Yoo Jung Kim and a co-author offer a few steps to promote a culture of well-being for trainees in academic science.
How can doctors encourage patients to adopt healthier behaviors?
Exercise and diet are the best way to control blood pressure. Ann Lindsay describes how physicians can convince their patients to make changes.
Exercise and diet are the best way to control blood pressure. Ann Lindsay describes how physicians can convince their patients to make changes.
Master your mind: A challenge from WELL for Life
This challenge asks participants to recognize when negative thoughts are occurring and try to diffuse them when they turn worrisome or distracting.
This challenge asks participants to recognize when negative thoughts are occurring and try to diffuse them when they turn worrisome or distracting.
Straight from the horse’s mouth: Lessons in non-verbal communication for medical trainees (and the rest of us)
Learning to how to read the body language of a horse helps doctors, and future doctors learn how to communicate better, non-verbally, with their patients.
Learning to how to read the body language of a horse helps doctors, and future doctors learn how to communicate better, non-verbally, with their patients.
Higher percentages of saturated fat in low-carb diets may not harm cholesterol levels, new analysis suggests
A secondary analysis of a diet study showed that low-carbohydrate dieters who consumed the most saturated fats had better levels of lipids in their blood.
A secondary analysis of a diet study showed that low-carbohydrate dieters who consumed the most saturated fats had better levels of lipids in their blood.
Resolved to stick with your New Year’s resolution? Here’s how
A Stanford News round-up includes a host of suggestions for sticking with your New Year's — or any self-improvement goal
A Stanford News round-up includes a host of suggestions for sticking with your New Year's — or any self-improvement goal
How we all can benefit from “the oldest and wisest”
A wellness speaker/author calls for turning to the older members of our society for wisdom and advice.
A wellness speaker/author calls for turning to the older members of our society for wisdom and advice.
WELL challenges you to be mindful during the holidays
Stanford's WELL for Life initiative is challenging you to practice the art of mindfulness for one week to promote self-care.
Stanford's WELL for Life initiative is challenging you to practice the art of mindfulness for one week to promote self-care.
The heartbeat seat: Demoing new well-being technologies in a car
As part of a writer's reporting for a magazine story, she tested out new technology that's meant to keep drivers more relaxed.
As part of a writer's reporting for a magazine story, she tested out new technology that's meant to keep drivers more relaxed.
More data, more problems: Selecting fewer measurements could improve health-risk assessments
A Stanford study highlights a data optimization method for health-risk assessments to lower costs and and improve diagnostic power.
A Stanford study highlights a data optimization method for health-risk assessments to lower costs and and improve diagnostic power.