Scientists knew very little about whether compassion could be cultivated or taught, until recently.

Giving is like a self-care miracle drug.

It will pay you back in unexpected ways

Altruistic behaviors are proven to have benefits for the giver as well as the receiver. At a larger scale, societies that exhibit greater transfers of wealth show better health outcomes.

What is the price we pay for forgiveness?

A new study finds that when we witness kindness, we're inspired to be kind ourselves.