Stay at the forefront of mindfulness science with Mindful.org's Mindfulness Research category. Here, we delve into the latest studies and findings that reveal the science behind mindfulness. Understand how mindfulness practices can impact the brain, enhance cognitive functions, and improve overall health and well-being. Our in-depth articles and analyses translate complex research into actionable insights, keeping you informed and knowledgeable about the empirical evidence supporting mindfulness.
Science suggests that expressing true gratitude boosts your health and spreads happiness. Here are a few simple exercises to help you build your capacity for gratitude.
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There's still much we don't understand about mindfulness and meditation. Here's a run-down of 10 things we do know about meditation.
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When we become too certain or fixed upon any given label, we restrict our chance to experience life’s vast array of surprises and opportunities. Here’s how we can take the tiny boxes we place ourselves in a little less seriously.
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Research suggests that instilling emotions like gratitude and civic pride may help increase voter turnout.
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As more and more of us seek mindfulness guidance and instruction, where should we turn to find teachers and programs we can trust and recommend?
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Research suggests that mindfulness benefits our bodies, not just our minds.
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Serious illness often marks both body and mind: Mindfulness helps us to face what we would rather not: learning from the unwanted, perhaps even being enriched by it.
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The science of crying reveals tears are one of the most honest forms of communication.
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By focusing on our children's strengths, we can help them flourish—and stop being so critical and worried.
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Meditation apps help users see mindfulness as part of their lives but they also run the risk of becoming just another tech habit.
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