Forever young: Meditation might slow the age-related loss of gray matter in the brain
Building on their earlier work that suggested people who meditate have less age-related atrophy in the brain's white matter, a new study found that meditation appeared to help preserve the brain's gray matter, the tissue that contains neurons.
How to Make a Good "Big" Decision
New research reveals how to make a good big life decision.
Is spirituality a component of wisdom?
Wisdom has gained increasing interest among researchers over the last few decades as a biologically based personality trait relevant to physical well-being and mental health.
Positive outlook predicts less memory decline
A new study published in the journal Psychological Science found that people who feel enthusiastic and cheerful -- what psychologists call "positive affect" -- are less likely to experience memory decline as they age.
Mindfulness Improves With Age, Increases Overall Wellbeing
Researchers find that older people express characteristics of mindfulness more regularly than younger people.