CRITICS like to sticker East Bay-vocalist Jenna Mammina as a jazz singer. But that’s more of a compliment than a reflection of her style. Jazz singers often are ranked with opera divas and Broadway ...

The Inner Smile Relaxation was considered so precious and sacred. The Inner Smile Relaxation, in the 6th century, was considered so precious and sacred that information was whispered in secret. Today, ...

Why is this man smiling? Source: Photo by Meg Selig You may not think there is much to smile about during the pandemic year of 2020. Among our miseries: COVID. Political divisiveness. Fires.

Surgery will let 12-year-old Kiana Deane share her "inner smile" with the world. July 14, 2009— -- Twelve year old Kiana Deane was born with her face partially paralyzed, and for her entire life, ...

Just a soft smile and a few minutes of breath can shift your mood, lower stress, and deepen your sense of connection. DACHER KELTNER is the host of The Science of Happiness podcast and is a ...

Believe it or not, we have all the happiness, kindness, and courage we could ever wish for and dream of — inside us. Often these qualities are lost in the grey clouds of negative emotions. These ...