Calm
5 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Happiness
A new daily science blog shares tips for well-being.
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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
Meditation is the New Jogging
ABC News Anchor Dan Harris talks about why meditation is the next big thing and what's holding it back from becoming mainstream.
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Calm
Daniel Goleman: We Should Be Teaching Emotional Literacy in Schools
Daniel Goleman, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence and Focus, makes the case for teaching emotional literacy in schools and how to put it into practice.
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Calm
The Power of Empathy (and One Surefire Way to Know If You’re Missing It)
Our brains are wired to get away from pain. One of the ways we do that in a relationship is try to lighten the moment. But should we?
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Mindfulness Research
Meditation and Tango Are More Similar Than You Think
Researchers measuring the brain activity of tango dancers suggest tango dancing might lead to the same mental states as those who meditate.
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Kids and Teens
How Mindful Schools Make for Mindful Kids—and Teachers
A new book argues that there is something simple we can do to close achievement gaps: teach mindfulness in schools.
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Mindfulness Research
The Mindfulness Backlash: True or False?
Elisha Goldstein reviews how meditation has been discussed in the news recently.
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Anxiety
Can Mindfulness Help Stop Substance Abuse?
About half of substance abusers who enter treatment use again within a year. Can mindfulness help to cultivate moment-to-moment awareness?
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Mindfulness Research
Willoughby Britton: “The Messy Truth About Mindfulness”
"Confusion about mindfulness is warranted." Researcher and mindfulness practitioner Willoughby Britton discusses some of the excitement and pitfalls of mindfulness' rise to popularity.
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Mindfulness Research
Meeting the Bare Minimum for Meditation
Recent research suggests 25 to 30 minutes a day of meditation could result in measurable changes to the brain and our stress levels.
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