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How ‘Brain Hacking’ Could Help Fight Alzheimer’s, Depression and More

By Susannah Cahalan — 2020

Millions suffer from conditions without known causes. Some contend with constant pain, many live with unrelenting mental anguish. None of them know why. Now a groundbreaking theory of brain illness — presented in a thrilling new book by science journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa called “The Angel and the Assassin” (Ballantine Books) — offers big answers by pointing to the tiny packages called microglia.

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How to Cultivate Equanimity Regardless of Your Circumstances

A calm mind and even temper can help make peace with life’s difficulties.

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Toni Bernhard
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Are You Looking to Buddhism When You Should Be Looking to Therapy?

The ultimate goal of Buddhist practice isn’t about achieving mental health.

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C. W. Huntington, Jr.
2018
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Inspiration and Joy Amidst Suffering and Loss

As Buddhist teaching says, suffering has the potential to deepen our compassion and understanding of the human condition. And in so doing, it can lead us to even greater faith, joy and well-being.

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James Baraz
2014
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How Meditation Changes Your Brain—and Your Life

When neuroscientists tested expert meditators, they discovered something surprising: The effect of Buddhist meditation isn’t just momentary; it can alter deep-seated traits in our brain patterns and character.

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Daniel Goleman, Richard Davidson
2018
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