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What Kind of Mindfulness Meditation is Right for You?
A new study compares the effects of sitting meditation, body scan, and mindful yoga on health and 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
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You Can Now Get a Master’s Degree in Mindfulness
Starting this year, those who want a professional degree in the meditative practice can get one.
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7 Questions About Mindfulness That Still Need An Answer
Ed Halliwell on the next frontiers in mindfulness.
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Why I Wrote “Brainstorm”
Dan Siegel talks to Mindful about what inspired him to write about the inner workings of the teenage brain.
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Anxiety
Mindfulness Meditation May Help Reduce Addiction Relapse (study)
Recent research suggests mindfulness meditation may be effective in preventing relapses of drug and alcohol abuse. Sarah Bowen, a researcher at the University of Washington, says of the people who seek help with an addiction each year, 40 to 60 percent relapse. A recent study divided people…
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Kids and Teens
How Meditation Can Help Teens With Cancer (study)
A recent study suggests mindfulness-based meditation can benefit diagnosed teens with sleep and depression issues.
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Anxiety
Chronic Pain and Meditation
The Atlantic explores how meditation helps with pain and, in some cases, could alleviate healthcare costs.
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Interviews
How Does Mindfulness Improve Self-Control?
Researcher Rimma Teper on how mindfulness helps improve executive function.
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Research Roundup
Research is trying to keep pace with the explosion of interest in mindfulness. Here’s a roundup of studies from the frontier.
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Common Misconceptions About Focus
Daniel Goleman, author of Focus, debunks three common myths.
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