Stories by J. David Creswell

J. David Creswell is the William Dietrich II Chair Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Carnegie Mellon University, and chief of science at Equa Health. His Health and Human Performance Laboratory studies what makes people resilient under stress, the science of mindfulness meditation training, and wellness.

Group of women enjoying dance fitness together in the gym.

OpinionMay 1, 2024

Exercise Helps Your Brain as Much as Your Body

Instead of just asking questions about how exercise helps our bodies, let’s also consider how it helps our brains

J. David Creswell

Illustration of a woman in a sling and cast doing a yoga pose.

OpinionNovember 10, 2023

Learning to Accept Discomfort Could Help You Thrive

Equanimity, a key ingredient of mindfulness meditation, helps people face life’s ups and downs

J. David Creswell