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 authored by Richard Davidson from the Center for Investigating Healty Minds shows rapid alterations in gene expression within subjects associated with mindfulness meditation practice.
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Daniel Goleman shares a few key things he learned while writing Focus.
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A new study suggests that 10 minutes of meditation changes our experience of time.
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Daniel Goleman on how meditation can help us flex the different muscles of attention.
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The University of Virginia launched the website for its new Contemplative Sciences Center.
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Daniel Goleman looks at three types of empathy that leaders, teachers, and parents should have.
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A recent New York Times article looks at two studies capturing how mindfulness training is improving the health of doctors and their patients.
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The National Institutes of Health grant will extend neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson's meditation research for the next five years. Read on to learn more about the three new research projects that will be funded by the grant.
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David Creswell, assistant professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, continues to do extensive research on how mindfulness can affect our health and our lives for the better.
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A new study from the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds (CIHM) at UW-Madison's Waisman Center suggests mindfulness can help teachers reduce their stress levels.
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