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Happiness is far more than a positive feeling that comes and goes. Science is now proving that happiness is a skill that you can develop. Course objectives: List some enduring benefits of happiness. Describe the negativity bias of the brain. Summarize how our brains can make us happy and...

In your child’s early years, airplane oxygen mask logic applies: Do not forget to take care of your needs first. But for far too many exhausted and overwhelmed moms, that often feels downright impossible. From experts Rick Hanson, PhD, a clinical psychologist, Jan Hanson, Lac, a specialist in nutrition, and Ricki Pollycove, MD, a gynecologist-obstetrician, A Happy, Healthy Mom offers an easy-to-follow and comprehensive plan to help moms get the rest, nutrition, help, and comfort they need.

“50 simple, powerful ways to improve your relationships at home and at work” (Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone), based on the latest findings in neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology—by the New York Times bestselling author of Neurodharma and Resilient...

The structure of your brain changes constantly in a dynamic, unfolding process that you yourself can help direct to create the life you want. Neuropsychologist Dr. Rick Hanson offers the "Steadying Your Mind" meditation to tap the full creative power of your attention and strengthen the neural...