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Emotional intelligence predicts whether envy leads to self-improvement or hostilityEmotion regulation ability predicted benign envy — the kind that drives self-improvement — but not malicious envy. Emotional intelligence didn't dampen the feeling; it changed where the feeling led.PsyPost · Aug 19, 2026Read more →Your mindfulness might determine whether venting helps or hurts your romantic relationshipVenting to a partner about outside stress improved relationship quality for less-mindful people but harmed it for highly mindful individuals, a new study found.PsyPost · Aug 7, 2026Read more →Scientists discover new insights into how mindfulness practices shift the brain's neural landscapeMindfulness and compassion programs reshape the brain's activity patterns — quieting self-criticism and strengthening emotional regulation and social connection, new research finds.PsyPost · Aug 3, 2026Read more →Mindful use of digital technology could reduce workplace burnout, study findsUniversity of Nottingham researchers developed a validated Digital Mindfulness Scale and found that employees who use workplace technology more intentionally report lower technostress, less exhaustion, and better well-being a month later.Medical Xpress (University of Nottingham) · Jul 24, 2026Read more →Higher optimism is associated with a lower risk of dementiaFollowing 9,071 older adults for up to 14 years, Harvard researchers found each step up in optimism linked to a 15 percent lower risk of dementia.PsyPost · Jul 19, 2026Read more →Letting go of a rigid self-image may be the key to meditation's mental health benefitsA four-week trial found both focused-attention and self-inquiry meditation eased depressive symptoms, but only self-inquiry deepened people's sense of connection to others and to nature.PsyPost · Jul 11, 2026Read more →How a single mindful moment improves mental health for daysA single mindful moment reduces rumination and intrusive thoughts, setting off a cascade of mental-health benefits that can last for days through greater self-compassion.PsyPost · Jul 6, 2026Read more →Does emotional intelligence stop us from being rude? Here's what the science saysA study of 104 bilingual participants found that momentary mood, not emotional intelligence, is the strongest predictor of how people respond to rudeness, challenging assumptions about EQ and difficult interactions.The Conversation (via Phys.org) · May 19, 2026Read more →Maintaining a healthy heart may require regular doses of positivityA University of Illinois review of 18 randomized trials found that positive psychology practices like gratitude journaling and mindfulness can lower cardiovascular risk factors within weeks, though benefits fade without ongoing practice.University of Illinois News Bureau · May 4, 2026Read more →Scientists say 7 days of meditation can rewire your brainA UC San Diego study found that a week-long intensive meditation retreat produced measurable changes in brain activity, immune function, and metabolism, including increased neuroplasticity and natural pain relief.ScienceDaily (UC San Diego) · Apr 7, 2026Read more →A connection to nature fuels well-being worldwide, according to a study of 38,000 peopleA global study spanning 75 countries found that people who feel emotionally connected to nature report greater hope, purpose, and resilience, with the pattern holding consistently across cultures and economic systems.The Conversation · Mar 25, 2026Read more →How to Let Go of Little AnnoyancesGreater Good Magazine outlines four science-backed strategies — mindful acceptance, reframing, self-compassion, and gratitude — for managing daily hassles that can otherwise chip away at health and relationships.Greater Good Magazine · Mar 24, 2026Read more →