According to PsyBlog, founded by psychologist Jeremy Dean, yawns tend to be most contagious between members of the same family, followed by friends, acquaintances, and strangers. This social behavior is speculated to be a sign of empathy and a for…

For years, physicians have been urged to show more empathy during patient encounters, but most doctors would tell you it isn’t quite that simple.For physicians who struggle to balance empathy with analytic thinking during patient visits, neuroscience r…

Here is an upcoming seminar at The Greater Good Science Center – Attend in person or watch the webcast – The Science of a Meaningful Life: Self-Care for Health Professionalshttp://j.mp/1fOISFPApril 4, 2014UC Berkeley Campus, International House A …

By Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhDEveryone has felt desperately alone at some point in their lives. Especially at those times, it is easy to get mired down in self-pity. These feelings can be paralyzing. When you feel this way, the best antidote is to remind…