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.
Psychiatrist and addiction expert Judson Brewer on how we can use mindfulness to harness the brain's habit-forming process to build more nourishing habits that aren't steered by cravings.
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It won’t solve every problem.
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A new study explores how the type of meditation you practice could impact your brain in different ways, leading to varied social, cognitive, or behavioral effects.
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Research is beginning to illuminate the intricate connection between chronic stress, inflammation, DNA, and mindfulness practice.
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A new book reveals how long-term meditation can lead to profound improvements in our mind, brain, and body.
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A new study offers encouraging news to expectant mothers and their families about finding resilience during this very challenging time.
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Here’s what the research says about the benefits of different kinds of meditations—Plus, three questions to ask to find the style best for you.
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Two new studies reveal how mindfulness may help create work/life habits that help you leave work at work, deal with stress, and remain self-aware and alert.
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Like physical exercise, sustaining the benefits of mindfulness takes practice.
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Hugh Delehanty embarks on a creativity and mindfulness retreat, where he discovers that the key to being creative is to strip away all but the essentials of who and what you are.
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