A group of six ethnically diverse friends in their 20s and 30s sit around a table outdoors laughing and eating a healthy array of salads and fruits and vegetables.

Kindness Makes Us Happy

Each year the World Happiness Report reviews the state of happiness across the globe and examines differences in happiness.
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How to Stop the Loneliness Epidemic

Up to 50% of Americans report feeling socially isolated. In this digital age, we are more connected—and more lonely—than ever.
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Where Does Happiness Live in the Brain?

There is not just one happiness center in the brain—but scientists are still learning how happiness works.
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6 Ways to Bring Joy to a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease

It’s hard to watch dementia slowly descend over someone you love. But it is possible to spark some joy in a person with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Using AI to Treat Aphasia

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a valuable tool to help people with aphasia communicate more effectively.
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A white woman, who we only see from the back, holds a pen in her right hand while writing on a clipboard. Across from her, sitting on a couch is a white woman, who is out of focus and gesturing with her hands.

Promising Treatments for Aphasia

People with aphasia struggle with expressing themselves. Regardless of the cause of aphasia, therapy is the mainstay of treatment.
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Lost for Words? Understanding Aphasia

Most people in the U.S. had no idea what aphasia was until 2022 when we learned beloved actor Bruce Willis had it. Understanding aphasia is key to managing this challenging condition.
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Aphasia Choir Connects People Globally

The online Sing Aphasia choir provides therapy and camaraderie for a condition that can be quite isolating.
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How Pregnancy Changes the Brain

During pregnancy, the body goes through many changes to bring a child into the world. But what happens to the brain?
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