Stories by Michael Haederle

Michael Haederle lives in New Mexico. He has written for the Los Angeles Times, People Magazine, Tricycle: The Buddhist Review and many other publications. subscribe to Michael Haederle's feed

How Meditation Makes You More Rational

Posted on: Aug 14, 2011, Source: Miller-McCune.com

A new study suggests that people who regularly practice Buddhist meditation make decisions in a more rational way.

Making Medical Miracles With Inkjet Printers

Posted on: May 4, 2011, Source: Miller-McCune.com

Bioprinting allows researchers to create replacement human tissue and output it on equipment similar to what came free in your desktop bundle.

Crowdsourcing: Song Lyrics and Twitter Help Chart Public Mood

Posted on: Feb 7, 2011, Source: Miller-McCune.com

Trying to divine the mood of a group of people is hard and requires trust in their answers. A new method has researchers whistling a happier tune.

How a Key Brain Hormone Might Explain Whether You're Generous or Not

Posted on: Sep 16, 2010, Source: Miller-McCune Magazine

Researchers have found that oxytocin, which promotes human bonding, plays a powerful role in shaping how generous people are.

The Placebo Effect: Studies Reveal How Fake Medicine Actually Reduces Pain

Posted on: Dec 2, 2009, Source: Miller-McCune.com

New medical research is finding that the pain relief induced by placebos may come from releasing the body's own chemical pain relievers.

Why We Need Sleep Even More Than We Think

Posted on: Dec 8, 2008, Source: Miller-McCune.com

New reports warn of serious health woes for those those who don't get enough shut-eye.

Meditation May Protect Your Brain

Posted on: Nov 22, 2008, Source: Miller-McCune.com

Research is confirming the medicinal effects that advocates have long claimed for meditation.