1) JUDSON BREWER, MD, PHD Psychiatrist and Chief, Division of Mindfulness; associate professor, Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry; research director, Center for Mindfulness, UMASS Medical School Known For: Discovering how mindfulness can undercut addiction; using neuroimaging techniques to reveal how mindfulness affects the brain; developing mindfulness tools to help people quit smoking and handle food cravings. Future Directions: Examining the effects of mindfulness programs delivered via digital means. “This is the next generation of mindfulness delivery,” he says....

Summer Hair Ideas Summer Hair Ideas 1. The Afro We’re all about celebrating those curls in a big way. For anyone transitioning back to natural texture or those with tighter curls looking to try this length, you can always start with a more tapered variation, or a smaller baby ‘fro, called the Teeny Weeny Afro. 2. The Top Knot Want summer styles that keep on giving? Look no further than the top knot....

14 Awesome Short Hair Ideas to Try 14 Awesome Short Hair Ideas to Try 1. Short Wavy Bob With just a hint of texture and a jaw-grazing cut, this contemporary take on the bob is one of those great short hair ideas that are effortlessly cool and casual. When it comes to nailing this look, it’s important to get your stylist to work with the natural texture of your hair. So if you have thicker hair, try adding a few layers to give your tresses a lighter look – on the flip side, if you have fine tresses, try working your bob with a blunter cut....

Don’t let your hair fall flat to your wedding style and check out these fabulous wedding hairstyles that let your personality shine: 1. Box Braids 1. Box Braids One of the greatest things about box braids is that they’re a totally versatile look and can easily be styled for any event. They’re one of our favorite hairstyles due to this exact reason. 2. Black Wedding Hairstyle: Classic Curls When in doubt, you can always curl it out....

To meet whatever might come up this holiday season, we’ve gathered a few guided meditations to help you cultivate balance and equanimity in the midst of the holiday rush. 3 Guided Meditations to Help You Breathe Through the Holiday Season 3 Guided Meditations to Help You Breathe Through the Holiday Season 1. Let Your Practice Guide You Beyond Crisis Mode When life feels chaotic, mindfulness can provide a safe space within ourselves for us to feel at home in....