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Your Breath is Your Brain’s Remote Control
A study has found evidence to show that there is actually a direct link between nasal breathing and our cognitive functions.
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Mindfulness Research
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.
Category: Mindfulness Research
Mindfulness Research
Three Things We Still Don’t Know About Meditation
Despite the hype, researchers are still exploring the benefits of meditation and how much practice we need to achieve them.
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Kids and Teens
Why Mindfulness Belongs in the Classroom
Research shows that mindfulness skills improve memory, organizational skills, reading and math scores, all while giving kids the tools they need to handle toxic stress.
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Anxiety
Are Your Happiness Goals Too High?
On the road to well-being, says James Baraz, embrace all your diverse feelings.
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Focus
Mindfulness Supports “Wise” Indulgence
A recent study finds that mindfulness may not help us overcome all of our urges, just the ones that count.
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Kids and Teens
How to Awaken Joy in Kids
By teaching children mindfulness skills we help them increase their well-being and enable them to meet the stresses of the world with presence, self-compassion, and openness.
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Calm
How to Choose a Type of Mindfulness Meditation
A new study teases out the different benefits of four kinds of meditation.
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Mindfulness Research
Meditation Keeps Emotions in Check
A new study explores whether mindfulness is the result of meditation, a natural disposition, or a spontaneous state of mind.
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Health
The Lead Crisis in Flint: Where Mindfulness and Public Health Meet
There's a large-scale community mindfulness effort underway in Flint, MI to combat a health crisis: Flint area children may have suffered irreversible damage due lead-contaminated water.
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Kids and Teens
What’s On Our Minds
Three things that are on the top of our editors' minds right now.
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