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.
A new study from Stanford's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) demonstrates how compassion meditation may reduce mind wandering and increase caring behaviour.
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Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce says when it comes to advice for working with your mind, one size does not fit all.
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Choking during pressure-packed performances is the worst. Sharon Begley tells us why we do it, and how to avoid it.
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Companies are rushing to teach staff mindfulness. But some need to find more experienced teachers.
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Our brain is equipped to uncover happiness, says Elisha Goldstein. One way we can do that is to tap into a deeper source of meaning and purpose: connection with others.
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A new curriculum aims to teach children kindness and empathy along with traditional academic skills.
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Meet the guy who's teaching mindfulness to the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks.
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When he started MBSR, Jon Kabat-Zinn didn't have a detailed plan—just a passion and an inkling that lots of good would come of it. Now, 36 years later, he talks with us about the present and future of mindfulness.
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Inquiry examines the benefits of mindfulness in health care, education, the workplace, prisons, and more.
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The Harvard Business Review outlines key research on the neural mechanisms underlying meditation.
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