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Mindful Eating
Sweet, Savory Strawberries
Expect some unexpected flavors to
marry beautifully in this seasonal
strawberry salad.20
Mindful Health
Cooling the Flames
of Inflammation
Inflammation has been identified as
the “slow burn” that fuels disease, and
mindfulness may help us put out that flame.26
How To
Focus Your Attention
Quiet the noise inside your head
with this simple naming practice.28
Inner Wisdom
Why Happiness Isn’t
Always Comfortable
We assume being happy comes from
living a stress-free life. But does it?32
Brain Science
The Science of
Selflessness
Why do some people put
their lives at risk for the sake
of strangers? Research is
uncovering the traits that
lead to extreme altruism.DEPARTMENTS
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From the Editor6
The Mindful Survey10
Top of Mind16
Mindful–Mindless73
Bookmark This80
Point of View
By Barry Boyceaugust
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